Organising Community meetings

Community meetings are organised by the Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) or the partner Non-Government Organisation (NGO) under the supervision of the Medical Officer.

• These meetings are conducted to create awareness about TB among the general population, community leaders, people’s representatives, Self-help Groups (SHGs), community volunteers, traditional healers, etc.
• These meetings are organised in a community centre or any other suitable place at the village and slum level.
• To maximise the output, the community meetings should be planned appropriately.

Following are the steps involved in planning a community meeting:

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Resources

• Operational Handbook on Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) for RNTCP, Central TB Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Assessment