Axshya TB Project - Kerala Social Welfare Board

Axshya TB Project

Kerala State Social Welfare Board

A comprehensive tuberculosis control initiative under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) aimed at enhancing community participation and improving TB services accessibility.

The Axshya TB Project serves the communities living in Edacheri Grama Panchayath, focusing on TB prevention, detection, and treatment. The project employs a community-centered approach to enhance awareness, advocacy, and accessibility of TB services.

Through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and local organizations, the project aims to strengthen the TB care ecosystem and reduce the burden of tuberculosis in vulnerable populations.

Community Served

Peoples living in Edacheri Grama Panchayath with focus on vulnerable and high-risk populations.

Key Objective

To enhance community participation in TB services and improve access to quality TB care for all.

Partnerships

Collaboration with healthcare providers, NGOs, and community organizations to create a comprehensive TB care network.

Project Activities

The Axshya TB Project implements a comprehensive set of activities designed to strengthen TB control efforts and community engagement.

Empower communities to enhance their participation in TB services
Conduct need-based and gender-sensitive media campaigns
Advocate with policy-makers and parliamentarians
Facilitate the involvement of all health care providers to increase the reach of TB services and ensure rational use of diagnostics and drugs
Synergize civil society's TB care and control services through partnerships
Conduct research and training on ACSM, Public-Private Mix, MDR-TB, TB epidemiology, Programme Management and Operations Research
Support and complement RNTCP diagnostic and treatment services to increase access, especially in difficult and hard-to-reach areas
Strengthen the state and district level ACSM capacity of programme personnel
Strengthen linkages between TB and HIV services
Empower affected and vulnerable communities by facilitating platforms for TB care

Our Strategy

The Axshya TB Project employs a multi-pronged approach to TB control through community engagement, advocacy, and healthcare system strengthening.

Community Mobilization

Engaging local communities and building capacity for TB awareness and prevention

Advocacy & Awareness

Implementing targeted campaigns and engaging with policy makers

Healthcare Integration

Creating partnerships with public and private healthcare providers

Research & Training

Conducting operational research and capacity building for sustainable impact

Services Provided

Our Axshya TB Project offers comprehensive support for TB prevention, detection, and treatment through specialized services.

Active Case Finding

Systematic screening in vulnerable populations to identify TB cases early

Awareness Campaigns

Gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate communication campaigns

Provider Engagement

Training and coordination with healthcare providers for improved TB care

Linkage Services

Facilitating referrals and treatment adherence support for TB patients

Program Outcomes

The Axshya TB Project has made significant impact in strengthening TB control efforts in Edacheri Grama Panchayath.

Increased case detection and notification of TB cases in the community