Outcomes & Resources Utilized

Outcomes: Trainings for several batches of various cadres in NTEP, including District TB Officers (DTO), Medical Officers (MO), private doctors, Senior Treatment Supervisors (STS), Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor (STLS), pharmacists, PPM coordinators, TB Health Visitors (TBHV) and DOTS supervisors have been carried out successfully using this approach since 2019. Apart from appreciation from participants, the trainers/facilitators also feel that the approach has made their work more effective.

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Resources Utilized: Learning corner was operationalized using pooled funds from the National Health Mission (NHM), the Maharashtra State Government, corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds of firms and a few personal donations. The training content was curated by the STDC team and printing of various IEC materials was supported by the State Health IEC department. The physical components of the learning corner including audiovisual system establishment cost about INR 2 lakhs and the training videos were produced as a CSR initiative.

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“The learning corner approach helps us to break down the concepts into simpler terms and hence it becomes easier for the participants to internalize it. Also, the activity-based learning helps combat the monotony of classroom learning and participants are more receptive to our sessions.”- -DR ASHA TELANG, TRAINING COORDINATOR, STDC PUNE