🎯 Objectives

Detect undiagnosed TB cases early through free screening.

Provide awareness on symptoms and prevention.

Link suspected TB cases to appropriate treatment centers.

Reduce stigma by normalizing TB check-ups.

🗓️ Program Schedule

08:30 – 09:00 | Setup & Volunteer Briefing

Staff briefing on roles (registration, counseling, lab team, crowd management).

Arrange registration desk, awareness stall, and screening booths.

09:00 – 09:30 | Inaugural Session

Welcome speech by Organic Health Center representative.

Short talk by local community leader to build trust.

TB awareness video played for attendees.

09:30 – 12:30 | TB Screening Activities

Step 1: Registration Desk

Each participant fills out a symptom checklist (cough >2 weeks, weight loss, night sweats, fever).

Step 2: Clinical Examination

Health worker checks vitals, basic physical exam.

Step 3: Diagnostic Screening

On-site sputum collection booth.

Free chest X-ray (if mobile X-ray van available).

Rapid test for drug-resistant TB (GeneXpert machine, if accessible).

Step 4: Counseling

Participants with suspected TB get counseling on next steps & referral cards.

12:30 – 01:30 | Lunch Break & Awareness Session

Community lunch served (healthy food demo to highlight TB nutrition).

Awareness talk: “How TB Spreads & How to Prevent It.”

Interactive quiz with prizes (mask kits, grocery vouchers).

01:30 – 03:30 | Continued TB Screening

Focus on high-risk groups:

People living with HIV

Diabetics

Smokers/alcohol users

Children in close contact with TB patients

03:30 – 04:00 | Closing & Referrals

Summary of total screened, suspected cases, and referrals.

Thank community leaders and volunteers.

Share hotline number for follow-up support.

📦 Logistics & Materials

Registration forms & pens.

Banners/posters in local language.

TB awareness brochures & masks.

Sputum collection jars, X-ray van, diagnostic kits.

Tables, chairs, tents (if outdoors).

Refreshments for staff & volunteers.

📊 Expected Outcomes

200+ community members screened.

At least 20 suspected TB cases identified and referred.

Increased awareness among attendees about TB prevention.

Strengthened trust between community and Organic Health Center.