The 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign is a government initiative aimed at accelerating India's efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target (2030). The campaign focuses on early detection, treatment, and community participation to reduce TB cases.

1. Launched by: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
2. Duration: 100 days (specific timeline varies based on implementation).
3. Goal: Strengthen TB screening, diagnosis, treatment, and awareness in high-burden districts.
4. Approach:
   • Active case finding: House-to-house screening.
   • Testing & Diagnosis: Free TB tests using advanced methods.
   • Treatment: Free medicines, nutritional support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana.
   • Community Participation: Involvement of local leaders, NGOs, and private healthcare providers.
5. Target Areas: High TB burden districts and vulnerable populations (migrants, urban slums, tribal regions).

• India accounts for over 25% of global TB cases.
• Drug-resistant TB is a growing challenge.
• Strengthening healthcare at the grassroots level is crucial for early detection.

The 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign is crucial in India's mission to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025, ahead of the global 2030 target. Here's why it matters:

1. Accelerates TB Eradication in India

• India has the highest TB burden globally, contributing to over 25% of global TB cases.
• The campaign focuses on early detection and rapid treatment, reducing transmission rates.

2. Strengthens Healthcare at the Grassroots Level

• Door-to-door screening and active case finding help in identifying undiagnosed TB patients.
• Strengthens public health infrastructure in high-burden areas.

3. Tackles Drug-Resistant TB

• Early detection prevents the spread of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
• Encourages directly observed treatment (DOTS), ensuring proper medication adherence.

4. Supports Nutritional & Financial Well-being

• Linked to Nikshay Poshan Yojana, which provides ?500 per month for TB patients.
• Ensures better treatment outcomes by addressing malnutrition in TB patients.

5. Promotes Public-Private Partnerships

• Encourages collaboration with NGOs, private hospitals, and community workers.
• Increases awareness and social mobilization for TB prevention and stigma reduction.

6. Strengthens India's Global Standing in Health Initiatives

• A successful campaign will set an example for other developing nations.
• Helps India meet SDG health targets (Goal 3.3: End epidemics of TB by 2030).