Invisible No More: Jasmina’s Journey to Dignity

In a remote village of Gajapati, 25 year old Jasmina Gomango was known for her resilience. Physically handicapped yet determined, she worked as a daily wage labour to sustain her family. But when a persistent cough and breathlessness began to drain her strength, Jasmina’s world grew smaller. Fearful of the stigma surrounding tuberculosis and terrified of losing her meagre income, she chose silence over care—until even breathing became a struggle.

During a door to door screening, MAMTA’s Outreach Worker discovered Jasmina’s condition. A positive TB diagnosis brought clarity, but it also revealed a deeper crisis: Jasmina was invisible to the system. She was not registered on the Nikshay Portal, leaving her excluded from government entitlements, nutritional support, and financial aid. Malnutrition compounded her suffering, making the side effects of medication unbearable.

Alongside this, she received her first “Food Basket”—protein rich pulses, grains, and oil. For Jasmina, it was more than food; it was recognition, proof that she mattered.

Month after month, the Outreach Worker visited her home, bringing both nutrition and encouragement. Slowly, the transformation unfolded. Jasmina regained her weight, her strength, and her confidence. The cough subsided, her breath returned, and her smile reappeared.

Today, Jasmina’s family speaks with gratitude for the MAMTA FIND Project. They have witnessed what once felt impossible: a daughter who was frail and fading now breathes freely and lives with dignity. Her journey is a reminder that health interventions must go beyond medicine. They must bridge invisible gaps, restore hope, and affirm the worth of every individual.

Jasmina’s story is not just about recovery—it is about recognition, resilience, and the power of human centred care to transform lives.