Nikshay Shivir Organized at Mohanpur to Strengthen TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 15 September 2025

As a part of the ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, the District TB Centre, Dr. R.P. Hospital, Mayabunder, organized a Nikshay Shivir at Ayushman Arogyamandir, Mohanpur, with particular give attention to the weak inhabitants of the distant space.

During the camp, the District TB Officer (DTO) performed an consciousness session on Tuberculosis (TB), explaining its indicators and signs, the advantages of the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, the Nikshay Mitra initiative, and the essential position of early detection, well timed therapy, and preventive measures in controlling the illness.

Following the attention programme, members have been transported to Dr. R.P. Hospital, Mayabunder, the place they underwent X-ray and sputum examinations. The Mayabunder Unit of the State Transport Service (STS) supplied a bus to mobilize individuals from the distant locality. Screening was carried out by Dr. Christina Rossity, DTO; Dr. Alice Bwa, Medical Officer, DTC; and the supporting medical staff.

The programme was attended by a number of well being officers, together with Mr. Madhava Rao, District Programme Coordinator (DPC); Ms. Punyawati, Community Health Officer (CHO); Mr. R. Durga Rao, Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS); Mr. Dulal Mandal, PMDT Coordinator; Ms. Sanjitha Soreng, TBHV; and ASHAs.

A complete of 105 people participated, out of which 99 weak individuals underwent X-ray examination.