ASHA ShikshaCommunicable Diseases · 1/4
Tuberculosis (TB)
sickSigns of TB
Cough for 2 weeks or more, fever especially in the evening, weight loss, night sweats, loss of appetite, or blood in sputum. TB can also affect glands, bones and other parts of the body.
Any one of these signs = presumptive TB. Send for testing.
scienceTesting is free
Help the person give a sputum sample for testing (microscopy or NAAT) at the health centre. Chest X-ray may also be done. Testing and treatment are free in government facilities.
Collect the sample in the early morning.
medicationComplete the treatment
TB is fully curable. Treatment lasts at least 6 months. The patient must not stop medicines when feeling better. As a treatment supporter, make sure the patient takes medicines daily.
Stopping treatment early can cause drug-resistant TB.
volunteer_activismSupport for patients
Every TB patient gets monthly nutrition support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana (to the bank account). Screen family members and close contacts; they may get TB preventive treatment.
Help link the patient's bank account on Ni-kshay.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.