Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 32/23

WORLD TB MONTH OBSERVED AT DARENGRE PHC IN WGH

The World Tuberculosis month was observed at Darengre PHC under Gambegre Block, West Garo Hills on 7th March, 2023 with the Theme YES We Can End TB.

Speaking on the occasion, the Horticulture Development Officer, Gambegre C and RD Block, Gambegre Flamia Chimachi R Marak informed that the Government of India is trying their best to end TB by 2025 in the country and therefore urged especially all the TB patients to cooperate and take necessary treatment and get cured from the disease. She also requested those with symptoms can visit the nearest treatment centre and treat themselves as soon as possible and prevent spreading of the disease to others.

Meanwhile, the District Tuberculosis Officer, West Garo Hills, Tura Dr. E A Sangma in her keynote address, mentioned that this is a Government of India initiative to end tuberculosis by 2025, and added that the program has a vision of achieving a “TB free India” under the broad themes of prevent, detect, treat and build pillars for universal coverage and social protection by providing free of cost quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country through government health system.

In view of this, she informed that the whole month has been dedicated to create public awareness about devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis and to step up efforts to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. Elaborating on the disease she explained in detail about the symptoms and treatment of tuberculosis and that the government is providing free medication including nutritious food for TB patients.

During the programme, Testimony was also given by Cured TB patient and Treatment Supporter of the area. Meanwhile, Newtone Ch Sangma, TB-HV, District Tuberculosis Centre, Tura presented a special song befitting the occasion. As part of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme Nutritional Support, food items were also distributed to the patients.