Gir Somnath district in Gujarat is a key area in the state government’s campaign to eradicate tuberculosis (TB). Health teams are conducting door-to-door screenings and expanding diagnostic services in various talukas. This effort is part of the ‘Bhagirath Abhiyan’ supported by the state government and the Centre to achieve a TB-free India.
Health workers, ASHA workers, and paramedical staff are actively visiting villages and remote areas for health check-ups as part of the Active Case Finding (ACF) drive. Screening and diagnosis services are provided free of cost, with the addition of six new TB testing machines in the district.
Funds for the campaign are allocated at the taluka level by the District Collector to ensure continuous screening and treatment services. The initiative extends beyond urban areas to villages and forest-fringe regions for broader coverage. Several NGOs, industrialists, and private hospitals have joined the campaign following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Individuals and organizations are participating as ‘Nikshay Mitras’ to provide additional support to TB patients. Patients are also receiving nutritional support kits to aid in their recovery. The campaign aims to enhance early detection and provide free treatment to reduce the TB burden in the district.
