Commemorating World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Assam
officially launched the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – 100 Days Campaign today during an event at the CN Centre, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
The initiative marks a critical acceleration in the mission to eliminate Tuberculosis through strategic action and community-led
participation.
The event served as a platform to disseminate a comprehensive 100-day Action Plan, designed to intensify case detection, enhance treatment adherence, and broaden the reach of nutritional support across the state.
In a move to foster social mobilization, the ceremony also saw the felicitation of
TB Champions—survivors who are now leading advocacy efforts—and Ni-kshay Mitras, the donors providing essential support to TB patients.
Highlighting the collaborative nature of the mission, several dignitaries from the private sector joined the proceedings, underscoring the importance of corporate social responsibility in public health. A signature campaign was also inaugurated, symbolizing a collective pledge toward achieving a TB Mukt Assam.
The launch was graced by senior health officials, including Dr. Lakshmanan S., Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, Dr. Umesh Phangcho, Director of Health Services (DHS), Assam among others.
“The theme ‘Yes! We can end TB’ is more than a slogan; it is an achievable goal,” the officials noted during the dissemination of the action plan.
The 100-day campaign will focus on grassroots engagement, ensuring that the momentum from World TB Day translates into sustained health outcomes in every district of Assam.
