GeneXpert/CBNAAT machine installed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2016 :
Health and Family Welfare Minister Phungzathang Tonsing inaugurated GeneXpert/CBNAAT machine during World TB Day observation held at JNIMS hospital today.
The device can detect TB status of a person within two hours.
The function was jointly organised by State Health Society, State TB Cell, District TB Centre Imphal East/West, VIHAAN and Indian Medical Association, Mani-pur under the theme, 'Unite to end TB' .
Health and Family Welfare Minister Phungzathang Ton-sing, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Pra-shant Kumar, Health Services Director and NHM State Mission Director Dr O Ibomcha, Family Welfare Services Director Dr K Rajo, JNIMS Director Dr Laishram Deben and IMA Manipur president Dr Ksh Kala graced the function as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
In his speech, Phungzathang Tonsing advised the TB patients to take full course of anti-TB drugs to prevent relapse and recurrence of the disease.
He also asked the patients to immediately consult doctors if they start feeling sickness again after recovery as the disease can even take the life of a person if left untreated.