World TB Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, March 29 2016:
Chandel district observed World TB Day under the theme 'Unite to end TB' at Chandel District Headquarters indoor stadium today, our correspondent reports.
The observance was held under the joint aegis of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP), District Health Mission, VIHAAN CNP+ and AXSHYA Project, Chandel.
S Sambhunath, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chandel; Dr Romy Ngoruw, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chandel and Ts Kothar, Additional Chief Executive Officer, ADC, Chandel graced the observance as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Delivering the keynote address District TB Officer (DTO), Chandel, Dr Emerson Khartu said the world wide observation of TB day falls on March 24, however, the observance was deferred in the State for five days owing to the Yaoshang festival.
The Government of India, targeting eradication of TB by 2030, has been taking up several measures under the World Health Organisation including free testing and provision of free medicines, Dr Emerson stated.
Once considered a social stigma, TB is now completely curable, S Sambhunath stated.
He urged the public to take active part in the fight to eradicate TB.
A quiz competition for school students under the jurisdiction of Chandel Hqs was also held as part of the observation.