Ramgarh: As part of the 100-day TB-Free India campaign, an Ayushman Arogya camp was organized at Upkara Ramgarh on April 6, 2026, bringing essential health services directly to inmates. The programme was inaugurated by Civil Surgeon Dr. Anil Kumar, who also launched a hand-held X-ray machine to strengthen on-site screening.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Kumar underlined that tuberculosis remains a contagious disease and warned that, without timely treatment, one patient can spread the infection to 10–15 people within a year. He reiterated that diagnosis and treatment for TB are available free of cost at all government health facilities.
He also spoke about patient support measures, noting that those undergoing TB treatment receive ₹1000 per month under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana through direct benefit transfer. In addition, nutritional support is being extended through food baskets with the help of Nikshay Mitras.
During the camp, the TB cell carried out chest screenings of high-risk individuals using the newly introduced portable X-ray device. The camp also offered blood sugar and blood pressure checks through the NCD cell, along with HIV testing services by the ICTC unit.
The programme was attended by District TB Officer Dr. Swaraj, Jail Doctor Dr. Ravindra Kumar, advocate Ramji from the Civil Court Ramgarh, and DPM Pradeep Kumar Singh, along with several health officials and staff.
Key personnel present included Arvind Kumar (STLS), Neeraj Kumar (SDPS), Upendra Kumar (Blood Bank LT), Hareram Prasad (ICTC Counsellor), Martha (GNM, NCD Cell), Manu Kumar Mahto (X-ray Technician), and Jitendra Kumar Rana, among others.