LIKABALI, Sep 4: Emphasizing that the fight against tuberculosis (TB) is a multipronged effort, Lower Siang Deputy Commissioner Rujjum Rakshap today called for team work involving people from all walks of life to accomplish the goal of TB-mukt Bharat by 2025.
Chairing the District TB Forum meeting convened here under the aegis of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), West Siang district (undivided), the DC called upon the medical and paramedical fraternity to lead the movement in such a way that the administration, the line departments, the NGOs and the Panchayats could feel themselves involved in the process.
He said, “The fight against TB is a multipronged initiative which the concerned department alone cannot accomplish, it should always be a team work involving people of every walks of life.”
He added that “the modern day treatment of tuberculosis is handy, safe and patient friendly and hence none should be left without treatment as this is a challenge faced not only by the country but by most of the nation today.”
District Medical Officer Dr Nyage Geyi while vetting for extending of all required logistics from his office, has hailed the frontline warriors fighting for the complete eradication of the killer disease, despite various hindrances being faced by them. He pointed out issues relating to manpower and technical support which he said need attention of the authority to enable the campaign to proceed smoothly.
Earlier, the District TB Officer (Aalo) Dr Nyade Padu Bagra highlighted the aims and objectives of the meeting and invited the members for fruitful deliberations, while Medical Officer in-charge of TB, Lower Siang district, Dr Karpe Mara presented the status report of the district. (DIPRO)