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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TB Free Workplace
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Objectives of establishing a TB Free Workplace