Jammu :State Tuberculosis Officer Jammu Dr Jyoti Jolly and team, along with District Tuberculosis Officer Jammu Dr Anu Saloch, conducted a TB Awareness Session at the Regional Office of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Jammu, under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign 2.0.
During the session, the team shared detailed information on tuberculosis (TB), including its symptoms, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, nutritional support and the importance of treatment adherence. Participants interacted with the team and raised queries on TB prevention and care, which were satisfactorily addressed.
The officials also discussed community participation and the role of the Nikshay Mitra initiative in providing nutritional support to TB patients. Executive Director NHIDCL Ashish Shukla appreciated the efforts of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), Jammu and expressed willingness to support the mission by becoming a Nikshay Mitra and contributing to the goal of a TB-Mukt Jammu.
The programme concluded with an appeal to all participants to spread TB awareness within their workplaces, families and communities and participate in the spirit of Jan Bhagidari for TB elimination.
