Sensitisation of Local Communities, Schools & Hospital Staff

The training sessions are organised over the year by Blossom Trust, its partner TB Alert and the RTBF Coordinator. The subjects approached during the sessions are:

• General knowledge about TB

• How TB spreads

• TB phases: intensive and continuation 

• Symptoms

• Cure and treatment

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In addition, the Forum identifies and sensitises philanthropists, encouraging them to support TB patients by providing dhal, milk, eggs, and vegetables. Similarly, milk vendors have been encouraged to provide milk free of cost to patients undergoing treatment. RTBF leaders are responsible for identifying primary healthcare centres and government hospitals within their areas. With the support of RTBF members, they identify community members showing TB symptoms and refer them to the appropriate hospitals and healthcare centres for diagnosis and treatment. RTBF members and leaders also place notices about TB diagnosis and treatment in public spaces, village offices, and municipal offices to increase awareness within the community.