Telangana Launches Project Swasthya Nagaram for TB-Free Municipalities
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Project Swasthya Nagaram |
| Launch Date | July 24, 2024 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Objective | Achieve TB-free municipalities |
| Collaborators | State Tuberculosis Cell, Municipal Corporations (Peerzadiguda, Boduppal, Pocharam), Central TB Division, WHO India, USAID, and other stakeholders |
| Target Area | Urban settings in Medchal Malkajgiri district |
| Key Features | Active screening and diagnosis (digital app, X-ray, molecular tests), free medical care, counseling for families |
| Goals | Reduce TB incidence by one-third and decrease TB-related mortality over three years |
| Launched By | RV Karnan, Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare and Managing Director of the National Health Mission |