Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 25 2010:
Along with taking out a cycle rally to spread awareness on TB, the 28th World TB Day was observed at Jiribam today.
Around 350 ASHAs and representatives of NGOs participated in the rally which was flagged off by ADC Jiribam from Jirighat Govt Jr High School.
After the cycle rally, the main function of the observance was held at Town Hall, Jiribam where gifts were presented to TB patients, best DOT providers and best ASHAs.
Many resource persons also spoke at the occasion attended by ADC Jiribam Y Iboyaima Singh as chief guest; MO in-charge of CHC, Jiribam Dr AK Das as functional president and principal of Jiri College Dr Chongtham Ongbi Bijaya Devi and District TB Officer, Imphal East Dr A Dharmukta as guests of honour.
The observance function was organised jointly by the Child Welfare Ashram, Jiribam and District TB Control Society, Imphal East.