TB Champion Mahesh Panchal from Gawalipalasiya Gram Panchayat, Mhow in conversation with STS Mr. Chaitanya Kumarawat
TB Champion Mahesh Panchal Advocates for a TB-Free Community
Mahesh Panchal, a TB Champion from Gawalipalasiya, Mhow, has taken a proactive step in raising awareness about tuberculosis by recording an informative video alongside STS Chaitanya Kumrawat. In this video, he shares his personal journey—from the initial discovery of his TB diagnosis to successfully completing treatment under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
Mahesh highlights the comprehensive support provided by NTEP, including free-of-cost treatment and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance received each month. He emphasizes that TB did not hinder his ability to work while undergoing treatment, reinforcing the message that tuberculosis is both manageable and curable.
Through this initiative, Mahesh aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding TB and inspire the community to take proactive steps toward early diagnosis and treatment. His message is clear: with awareness, timely intervention, and community participation, villages and Gram Panchayats can achieve a TB-free future