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| Name: | TB MUKT VAHINI |
| Street 1: | HOUSE NO 40, ROAD NO 1, |
| Street 2: | INDRAPURI |
| City: | PATNA |
| Province: | BIHAR |
| Post Code: | 800024 |
| Country: | India |
| Phone: | 9472885864 |
| Organization Email: | tbmuktvahini@gmail.com |
| Web Site: | |
| Other Online Presence: | Facebook account- Tb Mukt Vahini Bihar , X account- @tbmukt |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | S000498 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Community-Based Organization (CBO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| 1. Mission and Main Focus of Work TB Mukt Vahini is a Bihar – India based network of TB survivors committed to supporting people with TB, raising community awareness, and empowering TB-affected individuals and their families. Our mission is to reduce TB-related stigma, ensure access to quality care, and advocate for effective policies that support the TB community. We emphasize survivor-led initiatives that engage communities in overcoming challenges in TB care, treatment adherence, and reducing socio-economic barriers to accessing healthcare. Our primary focus includes: • Empowering TB survivors to lead community mobilization efforts. • Running anti-stigma campaigns to foster inclusive attitudes. • Facilitating nutritional and psychosocial support programs for people with TB, including the Nikshay Mitra Food Basket program in collaboration with local partners. •Advocating for policy-level interventions to enhance TB care infrastructure in Bihar. 2. Why We Are Interested in Tuberculosis TB Mukt Vahini's interest in tuberculosis stems from the lived experiences of our network members, who are TB survivors themselves. These experiences highlight the urgent need for community-driven approaches to address: • Persistent stigma and misinformation around TB. • Challenges in treatment adherence due to socio-economic vulnerabilities. • The systemic gaps in healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations, especially in resource-constrained settings like Bihar. We believe that survivors’ voices and leadership can drive impactful solutions for TB control, helping to address these challenges in a culturally sensitive and sustainable manner. 3. What We Are Doing or Planning to Do for TB Control TB Mukt Vahini is actively engaged in the following TB control activities: 1. Patient Support Services: We provide nutritional support, emotional counseling, and guidance on treatment adherence for TB patients through initiatives like the Nikshay Mitra program. 2. Community Awareness Campaigns: Regularly con |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 11 - 25 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 11 - 25 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 100 + |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Attendance at a TB related event |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Involvement in Stop TB Working Groups |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| TB Mukt Vahini actively supports India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) by aligning its efforts with the government’s goal of eliminating TB by 2025. Our contributions are focused on strengthening community engagement, addressing social determinants of health, and complementing healthcare service delivery, particularly in the state of Bihar. 1. Supporting Treatment Adherence and Nutritional Support • TB Mukt Vahini has implemented the Nikshay Mitra Food Basket Program, ensuring that TB patients receive essential nutrition, which is a critical component of their treatment and recovery. • By working closely with local stakeholders, including Lions International and community-based organizations, we have created sustainable models for patient support, in line with NTEP’s emphasis on patient-centric care. 2. Promoting Early Diagnosis and Timely Treatment • Our community awareness campaigns emphasize the importance of early TB diagnosis and adherence to treatment regimens. These campaigns help increase demand for NTEP services like free diagnostic tools (GeneXpert, sputum microscopy) and medication, reducing delays in seeking care. 3. Reducing Stigma and Discrimination • TB Mukt Vahini conducts anti-stigma drives in communities, workplaces, and educational institutions to combat misconceptions about TB. By sharing stories of TB survivors and fostering open discussions, we address one of the key barriers to TB care: stigma and discrimination. 4. Building Community Leadership • We train TB survivors as community champions, equipping them to act as peer educators, treatment supporters, and advocates for the NTEP. Their involvement ensures that services reach marginalized and vulnerable populations in remote areas. 5. Advocacy and Policy Support • TB Mukt Vahini works with local health authorities and development partners to identify gaps in service delivery and propose solutions. This includes participating in consultations, such as program-wise discussions led by the National Health Mission (NHM), to review progress and develop action plans for achieving NTEP targets. • We also advocate for enhanced resource allocation, improved diagnostic infrastructure, and policies to address social determinants like malnutrition and poverty. 6. Expanding Awareness on New TB Tools and Strategies • As a survivor-led network, we actively engage with global and national stakeholders to promote awareness about new diagnostics, shorter drug regimens, and innovations in TB care. This helps in aligning community perspectives with advancements in TB control efforts. 7. Community-Led Monitoring and Feedback • Through our grassroots presence, we provide valuable insights and feedback to policymakers and healthcare providers about the challenges faced by TB patients and survivors, ensuring that the NTEP remains responsive to community needs. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | India |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
India |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: TB Care Delivery: Advocacy, Communications, and Social Mobilization Current Contributions: Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Since 2017, TB Mukt Vahini has conducted over 50 anti-stigma drives in Bihar, India, raising awareness about TB symptoms, treatment, and the availability of free diagnostic and treatment services under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP). Community Empowerment: Engaging TB survivors as community leaders to support patient adherence and advocate for quality TB care in resource-limited areas. International Engagement: Participation in The Union World Conference on Lung Health (Bali, Indonesia, November 2024) with a focus on survivor-led strategies for TB care delivery. Future Plans: Expand our survivor-led advocacy model to other high TB-burden countries through collaborations with global partners such as the Stop TB Partnership. Develop multi-lingual communication toolkits for social mobilization campaigns globally, particularly in underserved areas. Drug-Resistant TB: Current Contributions: Supporting DR-TB patients in Bihar by providing nutritional and psychosocial support, which are critical for treatment adherence. Support in Pre treatment evaluation of diagnosed DR TB person Advocacy for access to shorter, patient-friendly regimens like BPaL (Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, and Linezolid) for DR-TB patients through community engagement events. Future Plans: Collaborate with global stakeholders to introduce community-centric DR-TB care models in high-burden settings. Conduct workshops on the adoption of digital adherence technologies for DR-TB patients, ensuring proper treatment monitoring and reducing loss to follow-up. TB-HIV: Current Contributions: Partnering with local health authorities to raise awareness about HIV-TB co-infection, emphasizing the importance of integrated care, testing, and early detection. Promoting adherence to ART (antiretroviral therapy) alongside TB treatment for co-infected individuals in rural areas of Bihar. Future Plans: Advocate for better integration of TB and HIV programs at the community level globally, ensuring seamless service delivery for co-infected patients. Engage with international conferences and platforms to share best practices and insights from India’s TB-HIV programs. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: As a prospective member of the Global Partnership to Stop TB, I, on behalf of TB Mukt Vahini, declare the following: Real, Apparent, or Potential Conflicts of Interest 1. Real Conflict of Interest: No financial or other interests exist that could unduly influence TB Mukt Vahini’s involvement in the Stop TB Partnership. 2. Apparent Conflict of Interest: No financial or other interests exist that might result in TB Mukt Vahini’s objectivity or independence being questioned by others. 3. Potential Conflict of Interest: To the best of our knowledge, no financial or other interests exist that could reasonably create uncertainty about whether or not they should be disclosed. Commitment to Transparency and Cooperation TB Mukt Vahini is fully committed to disclosing any relevant interests should they arise in the future. We understand and respect that the Executive Secretary of the Stop TB Partnership may review declared interests to determine whether they pose an appreciable real, apparent, or potential conflict of interest concerning specific projects or activities. If it is determined that any declared interest disallows participation in a specific project or activity, we acknowledge the right to appeal to the Coordinating Board for reconsideration. Confidentiality We understand that the information disclosed in this declaration will be kept confidential and accessible only to the Executive Secretary of the Stop TB Partnership or their designee. We affirm our commitment to the principles of transparency, integrity, and the collective mission to end TB globally. | |
| Application date: | November 21, 2024 |
| Last updated: | November 22, 2024 |