Rohit Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 06 January 2025
The District Health Society, in collaboration with the South Andaman District Administration, organised a particular occasion at Kaitan Kalyana Mandapam in Junglighat just lately. The occasion noticed the distribution of dietary kits to tuberculosis (TB) sufferers as a part of the continued Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Mr. Arjun Sharma, IAS, the Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman, graced the event and personally handed over the kits to the TB sufferers. The initiative goals not solely to help TB sufferers but in addition to encourage the neighborhood to take accountability for TB care and lift consciousness about TB prevention, early detection, and remedy.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sharma emphasised the collective accountability of society within the battle towards TB. He underscored the significance of early analysis, constant remedy, and energetic neighborhood involvement in eradicating the illness. “Equally important is addressing the social stigma attached to TB. With increased awareness and community engagement, we can significantly reduce the disease’s prevalence and improve patient outcomes,” mentioned Mr. Sharma.
The Deputy Commissioner additionally highlighted the continued success of the Nikshay Mitra initiative within the area. A complete of 41 Nikshay Mitras have already registered, and 133 TB sufferers have been adopted beneath this initiative in South Andaman. Mr. Sharma inspired the general public to help the trigger by registering as Nikshay Mitras and contributing to TB care via the Nikshay portal. Interested people can register at https://reviews.nikshay.in/FormIO/DonorRegistration.
Notable figures similar to Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Administration, together with different senior officers, have already taken half within the initiative by adopting TB sufferers beneath the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
This occasion marks a big step in South Andaman’s efforts to fight TB and be sure that each particular person affected by the illness receives the mandatory help and care.
