Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Deputy Commissioner Chamba, Mukesh Repaswal, flagged off the Ni-Kshay vehicle from the premises of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba. He also flagged off a TB awareness rally organised by students of the medical college, local nursing colleges, and schools.
Highlighting this year’s theme, “Yes! We can end TB”, he said that the government is making continuous efforts to eliminate tuberculosis from the country. In line with this, a 100-day special campaign has been launched in Chamba district starting today. He appealed to citizens that anyone experiencing symptoms such as cough lasting more than two weeks, weight loss, or related signs should immediately get tested at the nearest health center. He emphasized that TB treatment is completely free of cost.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jalam Bhardwaj informed that the first phase of the campaign ran from December 7, 2024, to March 14, 2025, during which nearly 1.6 lakh citizens were screened and 1,522 TB patients were identified. He added that the second phase begins today, with Ni-Kshay camps being organized across seven health blocks of the district. The campaign’s primary objective is to ensure 100% TB screening, especially in remote and tribal areas.
Health department teams will also conduct door-to-door screenings. Dr. Bhardwaj urged all citizens to cooperate with the health teams and provide accurate information to make the 100-day campaign a success.
