Sri Vijaya Puram | March 25, 2026
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day was noticed on the Conference Hall of BJR Hospital on Tuesday, with a deal with elevating consciousness about tuberculosis, its prevention, early detection, and remedy.
Inaugurating the programme, Deputy Commissioner of Nicobar District, Mr. Amit Kale, lauded the efforts of the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO), National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) workers, and field-level employees for his or her devoted position in TB detection and administration. He additionally emphasised the necessity for better group participation by means of the Nikshay Mitra initiative, urging people and organizations to increase help to TB sufferers.
During the occasion, Tamaloo and Tee Top villages had been awarded certificates in recognition of their efforts in direction of reaching TB-Free Village standing. Certificates had been additionally distributed to village headmen beneath the TB Mukt Village initiative.
Appreciation certificates had been introduced to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at Kinyuka, Big Lapathy, and Arong for his or her commendable efficiency. Students from ITI Arong, Car Nicobar, who emerged as winners in an essay competitors organized as a part of World TB Day 2026, had been additionally felicitated.
Addressing the gathering, District TB Officer Dr. Anwar Moosa and Medical Superintendent (i/c), BJR Hospital, Dr. Johnson Sameer, highlighted the significance of consciousness, well timed analysis, and adherence to remedy in combating tuberculosis.
Earlier, the programme commenced with a welcome handle by Dr. Partha Mondal, whereas the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Silvester Titus.
The occasion concluded with a renewed dedication in direction of eliminating tuberculosis, reinforcing that the illness is each preventable and curable. The programme echoed this 12 months’s theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Bharat, Powered by Janbhagidari.”
