An awareness-cum-screening programme on tuberculosis (TB) was conducted at the Gram Panchayat Hall, bringing together PRI members and members of the general public for information dissemination on the disease, its prevention, and available support mechanisms. The initiative focused on strengthening public understanding of tuberculosis while encouraging early diagnosis and treatment adherence.
The programme included a health talk covering the signs and symptoms of TB, along with information on government initiatives such as Nikshay Poshan Yojana and Nikshay Mitra. Medical Officer from the District TB Centre, Alice Bwa, addressed participants and explained key aspects of tuberculosis, including its causes, preventive measures, treatment protocols, and the importance of timely detection and consistent adherence to medication. A total of 35 participants attended the programme.
The awareness session formed part of ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening tuberculosis control measures through community engagement and dissemination of health information among local representatives and residents. Discussions centred on ensuring better awareness regarding symptoms, available treatment facilities, and nutritional support schemes linked to TB management.
Earlier, as part of programme monitoring activities, the Medical Officer from the District TB Centre visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Long Island along with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) team. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing TB-related activities and supervision of programme implementation at the health facility.
During the visit, discussions were held with Nelsmart, Medical Officer In-Charge of PHC Long Island, regarding issues connected with tuberculosis control and implementation of NTEP initiatives. The interaction addressed operational aspects of programme delivery and coordination at the primary healthcare level.
The visiting team included Madhava Rao, District Programme Coordinator; Dulal Mondal, District PMDT Coordinator; Meenakshi Paul, Senior Treatment Supervisor; and Sushma Das, AANM. The team’s presence was part of routine monitoring and supervisory measures under the tuberculosis elimination framework.
Officials indicated that awareness activities and monitoring visits are being undertaken to maintain programme effectiveness and ensure continued implementation of TB control measures at healthcare institutions. Such engagements aim to reinforce information dissemination, facilitate early detection, and sustain adherence to treatment protocols.
The tuberculosis awareness-cum-screening programme and supervisory visit collectively reflected ongoing public health initiatives aimed at strengthening tuberculosis management through community outreach, institutional monitoring, and continued engagement with healthcare stakeholders in the region.
