Biography

Selvaraj is the Managing Trustee of the Rainbow TB Forum, a community-led civil society network supporting people living with TB. Based in Sattur village, he also serves as the Rainbow TB Leader for his block. Cured of TB without side effects and supported by his family and community, Selvaraj now helps identify symptomatic individuals and connects them to care. Through the CEPT Phase II initiative, he received a goat via the Goats for Gains project, supporting his livelihood. Selvaraj remains a strong advocate for TB awareness, early detection, and community-led responses across rural Tamil Nadu.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Addressing the missing millions: A digital health and community-led approach to TB detection in India

OneImpact India demonstrates how digital tools can bridge gaps in TB care by empowering communities, improving awareness, and strengthening healthcare connections. While challenges remain, including digital literacy and technical stability, continued optimisation and integration of the app can offer a scalable, sustainable solution with the potential to ensure no one is left behind in eliminating TB.

Source: Conference 2024