Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 September 2025
District-wide Tuberculosis (TB) clinics was just lately carried out throughout all Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and the District Hospital (DH) in Nicobar District, aiming to observe affected person well being and promote therapy adherence.
Under the supervision of District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) Dr. Anwar Moosa, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the clinic in Car Nicobar coated the District Hospital, all Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), and Sub-Centres (SCs). In Nancowrie and Campbell Bay Blocks, the TB clinic was held on the respective CHCs and PHCs.
A complete of 44 TB sufferers at the moment present process therapy within the district have been clinically examined by medical officers, employees of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), and personnel from AAMs. At Car Nicobar, sufferers beneath every facility’s jurisdiction have been assessed for weight acquire, progress on therapy playing cards, and any negative effects. The medical staff additionally offered counselling on therapy adherence and emphasised the significance of a wholesome and nutritious food plan to help restoration and obtain a TB-free district.
Patients have been guided on the usage of monetary help out there beneath the Nikshay Poshan Yojana for buying nutritious domestically out there meals throughout therapy. Additionally, they have been suggested on the dangerous results of alcohol consumption throughout remedy and urged to keep away from it fully to make sure efficient therapy.
