A 32-year-old woman from a rural village in Madhya Pradesh attends the primary health centre (PHC) with complaints of persistent cough for 3 weeks and low-grade fever. The ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) suspects tuberculosis and refers her to the district hospital for sputum microscopy and chest X-ray. However, the patient is unable to afford transport and diagnostic costs. The PHC has a trained ASHA worker and basic microscopy facility. According to the principles of primary health care, what is the most appropriate immediate action?