IW TB Centre observes World TB Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 25 2023:
Under the sponsorship of Imphal West District Health Society, District TB Centre observed the 42nd World Tuberculosis (TB) Day under the theme 'Yes! We Can End TB' on Saturday at RDO College of Nursing, Lamdeng.
The programme was attended by Imphal West chief medical officer Dr L Joykumar as chief guest, College principal (GNM) P Sumati Devi as president and College professors Athokpam Rightkumari Devi and Ningthoujam Rinabai Devi as guests of honour.
Speaking at the programme, Imphal West District TB officer Dr Sanjoy Lourembam informed that as part of fulfilling the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a TB-free India by 2025, the district TB office will adopt seven TB patients and provide treatment service till they are cured under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan by providing 'Nutritional Rood Basket' every month.