Metropolis Foundation adopts 1000 tuberculosis patients in Mumbai for Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Mumbai, August 21, 2023. Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of Metropolis Healthcare, has announced the adoption of 1000 TB patients in Mumbai as part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. This marks the second cycle of the CSR program, where Metropolis Foundation will extend nutritional support to 1000 consented TB patients residing in Mumbai's 'L' ward (Kurla) under the Ni-KshayMitra 2.0 initiative. The initial cycle, launched in December 2022, covered 650 TB patients and later expanded to 702 patients across L ward for different durations.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data highlights Mumbai's substantial TB patient burden concentrated in specific wards, including 'L' ward (Kurla). In response to this, Metropolis Foundation aims to make a difference. As part of Ni-KshayMitra, Metropolis Foundation will collaborate closely with the DTO of L ward and offer monthly grocery kits to TB patients through NGO partner Lok Sewa Sangam for the next six months. The NGO will also provide nutritional support counseling and train local community peer counsellors to assist TB patients in adhering to treatment and nutrition.

Dr. Duru Shah, Chairperson of Metropolis Foundation said: “We are aware of the massive effort that our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji has undertaken to eradicate tuberculosis in our country by 2025. This disease creates havoc in men, women, and children, damaging their lungs, abdomen, and reproductive systems. At Metropolis Foundation, we believe in prevention. Along with medical treatment, a good nutrition goes a long way to build immunity and fight the infection. Ours is a small step towards this fight and we compliment the entire team consisting of Government and BMC members, who have been working relentlessly to reach all targets in time.”

Dr. Kirti Chadha, Chief Scientific Officer and Group Head – CSR, Metropolis Healthcare commented: “We are happy to witness the success of the programme, which has benefited 702 TB patients in Mumbai, with an impressive 82% of patients showing satisfactory rise in weight and BMI. We observed that proper adherence to treatment and nutrition, coupled with timely counselling has contributed to such positive outcomes and also holds the key to reducing TB transmission within the communities.