TB Program

About the Project

TB is a second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent and one of the top 13th leading causes of death worldwide. However, with proper treatment, up to 85% of those infected can be cured. In India, TB incidence has decreased over the years. However, due to COVID-19, in 2021, over 21.4 lakh TB cases were notified (18% higher than 2020), over 22 crore people screened and over 4,760 molecular diagnostic machines made available across the country. Challenges persist in notifying TB cases from Indian states performing low socio-economically backward and dominated by Tribal populations. Multisectoral action is crucial in reducing TB incidences. It is essential to implement effective evidence-based guidelines for TB management, strengthen the health system and adopt measures for door to door TB screening initiatives and to conduct training and refresher sessions to ensure that the workforce is equipped to provide targeted assistance

IN SUMMARY

Active case finding and strengthening linkages of the TB services among the tribal population.
Support towards pre-treatment evaluation (PTE) for DR-TB patients in selected districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Streamlining linkages to improve health care services for TB patients in the selected districts.
Comprehensive tribal TB management program for decentralized TB care services.
1. PPSA Bihar
2. PPSA Assam
3. PPSA Uttar Pradesh
4. PPSA Maharashtra

Total Patients Notified:

ASSAM - 10375
BIHAR - 56463
MUMBAI - 6073
U.P - 91625
KOLKATA - 1871

KEY RESULTS

Doctors For You (DFY) has made significant strides in improving patient care and support through a series of impactful initiatives. They distributed 3,979 nutritional kits to 1,078 patients across various states, ensuring vital nutritional support. Personalized care was provided through successful home visits for 261 patients. Additionally, DFY facilitated the registration for the Public Distribution System (PDS) for 27 beneficiaries, encompassing patients and their household contacts. These efforts resulted in an average weight gain of 7 to 8 kilograms among patients, indicating enhanced nutritional status. Furthermore, the effective distribution of nutritional kits substantially reduced the lost-to-follow-up caseload, significantly improving patient retention in the program.