Sixty-Six Gram Panchayats in Haryana Declared TB-Free
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 66 Gram Panchayats declared TB-Free in Karnal, Haryana |
| Key Announcement | Health Department declared gram panchayats TB-free based on 6 key indicators. |
| Assessment | State-level team conducted assessment in March 2025. |
| Awards | - 14 panchayats: Silver statue of Mahatma Gandhi & certificate (second-time recognition).- 52 panchayats: Bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi & certificate (first-time achievement). |
| Key Criteria | - Annual sputum sample collection: ≥30 samples/1,000 population.- TB prevalence: <1 patient/1,000 people.- Treatment success rate: ≥85%.- Diagnostic testing: ≥60% patients undergo CBNAAT/TrueNAAT.- Financial aid: 100% disbursal under Nikshay Poshan Yojana.- Nutritional support: Nutrition kits to all TB patients. |
| Nikshay Mitra Yojana | Launched under TB-Free India, allows citizens, NGOs, corporates, and public representatives to support TB patients by providing monthly nutrition kits. |
| TB Overview | - Cause: Mycobacterium tuberculosis.- Transmission: Airborne, spreads through close contact in densely populated, poorly ventilated spaces.- Symptoms: Cough with sputum, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. |