Archive · 26 Jun 2025
MP's Ni-kshay Campaign Identifies Majority of TB Patients
In Madhya Pradesh, a special health campaign called Ni-kshay helped find almost all (95%) of the people with tuberculosis (TB).
This campaign was like a special search that lasted 100 days, starting in December 2024.
During this time, doctors found over 21,000 new TB patients and started giving them medicine right away.
The doctors are also working hard to help people finish their TB treatments and prevent the disease from becoming resistant to the medicines.
The state is also giving money to people with TB to help them with their needs.
The success rate of treatment in the state is high, meaning many people are getting better.
Madhya Pradesh identified 95% of TB patients through the Ni-kshay campaign.
The 100-day campaign identified 21,430 new TB patients.
Patients were immediately put on treatment after identification.
MP's TB treatment success rate is 87%, exceeding the national average.
Financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month is provided to notified TB patients.
- Who
- The National Health Mission (NHM) and health officials in Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- The identification of 95% of TB patients in Madhya Pradesh through the Ni-kshay campaign.
- When
- The 100-day campaign started in December 2024.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To make Madhya Pradesh Tuberculosis-free.
Challenges
Solutions
Treatment Challenges
Challenges
Treatment dropouts are a challenge in Madhya Pradesh.
Solutions
MDR-TB is a key factor, with a 5% prevalence rate. Changes in medication are required for resistant cases.
- Campaign Name
- Ni-kshay
- TB Patient Identification Rate
- 95%
- New TB Patients Identified
- 21,430
- Campaign Duration
- 100 days
- MP TB Treatment Success Rate
- 87%
- Financial Assistance
- ₹1,000 per month to notified TB patients