An awareness programme on the occasion of World TB day, 24th March was organised for patients and gen public at 11 AM at the hospital opd area. the event was attended by TB patients, gen patients, Attendants and gen public.
Dr S.K Arora,Consultant, addressed the gathering and explained the symptoms, treatment part and cough hygiene. He stressed that drugs should be taken regularly for complete duration without intruption.
100 days prog of Govt of India was explained to screen and diagnose more patients in vulnerable populations like house hold contacts, patients of Diabetes, HIV, Dialysis, Chronic Smokers ,drug addicts, elderly and health workers.
Gathering was motivated to come forward for early diagnosis and treatment. He also communicated that diagnostic and treatment services are provided free of cost for all patients.
Myths on diet were also removed. Dr Arora said that Vegetarian diet in form of chapati, rice and dal with milk and cheap Fruit banana is good enough and non vegetarian diet is not mandatory for cure from TB. jagery ( gud ) mixed with bhuna Chana is the cheapest diet for improving haemoglobin and should be consumed by all whether sick or not especially females who face blood loss during monthly menstrual cycle.
