World TB Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24 2023:
As celebrated across the globe, Community Medicine Department, RIMS, Imphal also observed World TB Day at NIDSU Club, Luwangsangbam Makha Leikai under Imphal East district today.
According to a statement, the celebration was carried out under the theme "Yes! We can end TB" .
The event was attended by Professor Brogen Singh Akoijam, Head, Community Medicine Department, RIMS; Dr N Bilendrajit, president NIDSU and Nongthombam Ranbir Singh, general secretary, NIDSU Club as the presidium members.
Delivering the keynote address, Health Educator M Meghachandra spoke about World TB Day and its origin.
Speaking as resource persons, Dr Yaipharembi and Dr Rishi Naorem, PGT, Community Medicine Department, RIMS educated the gathering about the disease.
Following this, Laboratory Technician Gambhirsana Yanglem conducted a health check up on the people gathered and provided them with free medicine.
Further, he also conducted blood tests and blood haemoglobin tests on them.