What is TB Free Workplace?
A TB Free Workplace is defined as a workplace where systems are implemented to protect the workforce from TB and sufferings due to TB and it includes provisions for –
- Ensuring a stigma and discrimination-free environment for all workers affected with TB
- Generating awareness about TB among all workers
- Early & complete diagnosis of TB among the workers
- Supporting correct & complete treatment for all workers affected with TB, while respecting confidentiality of their medical information.
- Connecting workers affected with TB to social protection/welfare schemes and other public health measures for a comprehensive care
- Providing nutritional support to all workers undergoing treatment for TB
- Preventing transmission of TB in the workplace
- Ensuring reasonable accommodation for all workers affected with TB to enable them participate or advance in employment.
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