District Tb Centre Thrissur

District TB Centre Thrissur is a prominent government-run tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment facility located at St Thomas College Road, Pallikkulam, Thrissur, Kerala 680005. Operating under the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Kerala, this centre plays a critical role in the district's public health infrastructure. It functions as part of India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), formerly known as RNTCP, and serves as the nodal point for all TB-related healthcare activities across the Thrissur district. The centre is reachable at 0487-2428886 and is situated conveniently within the General Hospital Compound, making it easily accessible to patients from all corners of the district.

District TB Centre Thrissur offers a comprehensive range of tuberculosis diagnostic and treatment services completely free of charge to all patients. The centre is equipped with modern diagnostic technologies including CBNAAT (Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test), which enables rapid and accurate detection of tuberculosis and drug-resistant TB strains. Sputum microscopy, chest X-rays, and culture sensitivity tests are also performed here. The facility ensures that patients receive a correct diagnosis at the earliest stage, enabling timely initiation of treatment and reducing the spread of infection within the community.

The treatment services at District TB Centre Thrissur follow the standardised DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) protocol as mandated by the Government of India. Patients diagnosed with TB are enrolled under the Nikshay portal and are entitled to nutritional support through the Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme. The centre's team of experienced and dedicated doctors, nurses, and health workers provide compassionate patient care, counselling, and follow-up support to ensure treatment adherence and successful recovery. Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB and XDR-TB) cases are also managed and referred appropriately through this centre.

District TB Centre Thrissur is open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, ensuring wide accessibility for patients across the region. As a government institution, it upholds the highest standards of public health service while keeping all treatments completely free and accessible to every citizen. The centre actively collaborates with private hospitals, NGOs, and community health workers under the STEPS (System for TB Elimination in Private Sector) initiative to ensure no TB case in Thrissur goes undetected or untreated. For residents of Thrissur seeking reliable, expert, and compassionate tuberculosis care, District TB Centre Thrissur remains the most trusted government healthcare destination.