- For the first time in Chhattisgarh, 04 development blocks have been declared TB free.
Further strengthening public participation in the TB eradication effort in Chhattisgarh, the state-level launch of the “Josh Team” took place in Khargwan on Thursday, and district-level launches were also held in all district headquarters across the state in the presence of public representatives. Under this national initiative, young volunteers from My Bharat and NCC cadets are being involved in the TB eradication effort. On this occasion, for the first time in Chhattisgarh, four development blocks—Khargwan, Sonhat, Batauli, and Gharghora—were declared TB-free, earning the distinction of being the first TB-free blocks not only in Chhattisgarh but in India.
Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, who was present at the event, stated that TB eradication is not solely the responsibility of the Health Department, but also the collective responsibility of every section of society. By combining the energy of youth and public participation with the TB eradication campaign, this campaign can be given new momentum.
He said that along with timely testing, regular treatment and completion of treatment, it is equally important to create awareness about TB and eliminate social discrimination.
He said that through ‘Josh Team’, youth associated with My Bharat and NCC will make people in their areas aware about the symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention of TB. Active participation of youth will help in spreading the message of TB eradication to every village and every person.
On this occasion, 4676 TB free Panchayats of the state for the year 2025 were honored at the district level.
- The Director of Health Services said that the achievement of four development blocks has become an inspiration.
The declaration of four development blocks in Chhattisgarh as TB-free for the first time is an important achievement of the state’s TB eradication campaign. This achievement is the result of the collective efforts of the Health Department as well as the district administration, public representatives, health workers, Mitanins, Nikshay Mitras, voluntary organizations and the community. Now it is necessary to maintain the achievements achieved in these development blocks and make continuous efforts towards making other development blocks TB-free as well.
He said that for TB eradication, timely identification and testing of every potential patient, providing quality treatment to patients and completing the treatment are the priorities. Along with this, it is also necessary to ensure sensitive behavior and social support towards TB patients.
- The public campaign will be strengthened with the participation of youth.
In the programme, district officials and youth volunteers of My Bharat and NCC were called upon to play an active role in spreading the message of TB eradication to the community. Through the youth, people will be motivated to identify the symptoms of TB, get tested on time and get regular and complete treatment.
During the programme, public representatives, officials, health workers and youth present called for strengthening the resolve of TB free Chhattisgarh.
With this resolve, it was said to continuously accelerate the efforts to make Chhattisgarh TB free by increasing the participation of youth and public participation through ‘Josh Team’.