In partnership with the Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), as the Principal Recipient under the Global Fund’s IMPACT (Integrated Measures for Prevention and Care in TB) India project, World Health Partners (WHP) will foster community-led initiatives to improve and combat tuberculosis (TB) and promote public health. The IMPACT project will engage with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) via initiatives like "TB Mukt Panchayat," empowering local governments and communities to lead the charge against TB. By leveraging TB survivors as champions at Ayushman Aarogya Mandir (formerly known as Health and Wellness Centres), to enhance community awareness, strengthen counselling, promote early detection, treatment adherence, reduce lost to follow-ups and ensure comprehensive care for affected individuals. WHP will also provide technical assistance for Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) and propel the uptake of PMTMBA.

The three year project (2024-2027) will be implemented in four states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand covering a population of 74 million to eliminate TB and foster healthier communities.

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