World TB day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, March 29 2023:
Piramal Foundation in collaboration with District TB Office, Kangpokpi observed World TB Day on the theme "Yes! We can end TB", here, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the programme, Piramal Foundation District Program officer Phaldeitheng Kipgen deliberated about National TB Elimination programme and its collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aided by USaid and how the organisation works towards elimination of TB from the country by 2025.As a resource person, District TB Officer DrLen Kamkhosat Khongsai recounted the history of the observance of World TB Day and further appealed to the people to help in eradicating TB by 2025.The DPO of the district presented a PowerPoint presentation on TB, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incentives provided by the government, and information regarding the nearest DMC.
DTC staff, Piramal team, TB survivors, Youth leaders, ASHAs, and students of Emmanuel School, Haipi participated in the event.