Officer, Mayor discuss status of TB campaign

In a move to combat tuberculosis (TB) and accelerate efforts to elimination it, state tuberculosis officer (STO) Dr Rajesh Kumar met Mayor Kuldeep Kumar today to discuss the status of a 100-day TB campaign.

The meeting focused on enhancing awareness, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment access for TB patients across the city.

The 100-day TB campaign aims to bolster the fight against tuberculosis by focusing on high-risk populations, increasing diagnostic capacities, and mobilising community participation to ensure no one is left behind in accessing TB care. The campaign also emphasizes timely screening, awareness-building activities, and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatment regimens.

Both the STO and the Mayor highlighted the importance of community engagement and awareness campaigns to reduce the stigma surrounding TB, promote early testing, and encourage individuals to seek treatment without delay.

A major focus was placed on fostering public participation through awareness drives, the use of media, hoardings and banners across the city, and the active involvement of local leaders in spreading key messages.