Peer Power Against TB: Anuj Johari Leads Nada India's Initiative in Drug Rehabilitation Centers

Nada India Foundation, with its commitment to peer-led interventions, is working to integrate the TB Mukt Bharat campaign into peer-led drug rehabilitation centers. This initiative acknowledges the double challenge faced by people living with addiction—where tobacco use is often underestimated compared to illicit drugs, despite its significant role in increasing vulnerability to tuberculosis (TB) infection.

By bringing TB awareness, screening, and prevention strategies into these centers, Nada India aims to address the critical gap in health services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The approach focuses on:

Peer-led TB Awareness: Educating individuals in rehabilitation about the risks of tobacco and drug use in TB transmission.

Early Screening & Linkages: Ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of TB among people in recovery.

Tobacco & Drug Cessation Support: Strengthening rehabilitation programs to include integrated cessation strategies for both drugs and tobacco.

Advocacy for Inclusive Health Policies: Working with policymakers to prioritize TB prevention among high-risk groups, including those in rehabilitation settings.

This initiative aims to reduce TB-related stigma within the addiction recovery community and promote holistic well-being by addressing both substance use and communicable diseases.

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