EDITOR’S SYNOPSIS
· ACC and the Adani Foundation are strengthening early TB detection in hard-to-reach communities through technology-enabled healthcare interventions
· Deployment of handheld portable TB X-ray machines in Ametha, Tikaria and Gagal enables rapid, on-site screening and eliminates access barriers
· The initiative delivers a significant rise in screening, TB identification, preventive therapy coverage and timely treatment linkage
ACC, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and the fastest-growing building materials and solutions company, is supporting India’s TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan through technology-enabled healthcare interventions. In partnership with the Adani Foundation, ACC has strengthened TB detection efforts in the hard-to-reach regions of Ametha, Tikaria and Gagal.
Limited access to diagnostic facilities in these locations had often delayed TB detection and treatment. To address this gap, ACC deployed handheld portable TB X-ray machines, enabling rapid, on-site screening within communities and eliminating travel-related barriers.
The portable system provides an immediate X-ray and generates reports on-site within minutes, saving significant time for the Government Health Department and reducing repeated follow-ups. It also improves patient convenience, avoiding the loss of a full working day previously required for hospital visits, thereby ensuring timely diagnosis and better compliance during TB screening campaigns.
The intervention has delivered strong outcomes. TB screening increased by 140% in Ametha, 382% in Tikaria and 359% in Gagal. Presumptive TB identification rose by over 260–285% across all three locations, leading to faster confirmation and timely treatment linkage. TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) coverage also improved significantly, with some locations recording an increase of up to 200%.
This initiative is part of ACC and Adani Foundation’s contribution to the Government of India’s Nikshay Mitra programme. In addition to early diagnosis and prevention, TB patients across several cement locations are being supported with six months of ration kits, ensuring nutritional support during treatment and recovery.