World TB Day observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 24 2015:
Under the theme "Reach, Treat, Cure Everyone," the 34th World TB Day 2015 was observed at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat here on Tuesday.
The event was jointly organized by the Medical Directorate State Health Society RNTCP, Manipur, District Health Societies RNTCP, Imphal East and West Manipur, and IMA Manipur Branch.
On the occasion, O Ibomcha, Director, Health Services, SMD, Dr Ksh Kala, president, Indian Medical Association, Manipur and Dr K Lokendro, Director, AYUSH and P Shyamsundar, Additional Director, Health Services were the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kala said timely intervention and regular medication can easily cure TB.
Several awards were also distributed to a number of persons at the event during which TB patients were also given medicines to mark the occasion.