Hazaribagh: Adani Foundation, as part of its ongoing CSR initiative under the Gondulpara mining project in Barkagaon block of Hazaribag district, organised the second TB Nutrition Distribution Programme. A total of 80 TB patients undergoing treatment through the health centre were provided with nutrition kits. The programme was organised with the objective of extending nutritional support to TB patients during their treatment journey while strengthening awareness about treatment adherence, personal hygiene and healthy dietary practices.
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Patients Sensitised on Treatment and Nutrition
The programme was conducted in the presence of Dr Anju Prabha and Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) Deepak Kumar, who extended their guidance and support during the event. Addressing the beneficiaries, Dr Anju Prabha sensitised them about tuberculosis and emphasised the importance of completing the prescribed course of treatment. She also advised the patients to maintain personal hygiene and ensure adequate and nutritious food during the treatment period. She explained that proper nutrition plays an important role in maintaining the body’s strength during treatment and supporting the recovery process. The beneficiaries were encouraged to follow a balanced diet and take their prescribed medicines regularly.
80 Beneficiaries Receive Nutrition Kit
Nutrition kits were distributed among 80 TB patients receiving treatment through CHC Barkagaon. The initiative is aimed at providing nutritional support to beneficiaries while reinforcing awareness about TB care and the importance of treatment adherence. The Adani Foundation CSR team coordinated and facilitated the programme in association with the health centre. The team was involved in beneficiary mobilisation, coordination with the health centre, programme arrangements and distribution of the nutrition kits.
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The TB nutrition initiative is part of Adani Foundation’s continued community development interventions in Barkagaon block. Along with healthcare initiatives, the Foundation has been undertaking programmes in areas including education, skill development, livelihood promotion, women’s empowerment and community infrastructure. In Barkagaon, CSR interventions have also included support for healthcare services and TB awareness, skill development and employment-oriented training for local youth, educational and community infrastructure support, as well as initiatives aimed at improving the overall wellbeing and livelihood opportunities of people in the project-affected communities. Through these sustained initiatives, Adani Foundation continues to work with local communities with a focus on health, education, skill development, livelihoods and inclusive community development.
