Work for total eradication of TB: Governor

Bhopal: Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has stated that the government’s target is total elimination of TB disease by 2025. TB Association should carry out the campaign against the disease with top priority. All activities related to TB treatment and awareness should be carried out consistently at an intensive level. These instructions were given by Governor Shri Patel in the meeting of MP State TB Association. He provided Rs 1 lakh to the association from the Discretionary Fund for TB elimination efforts. Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor Shri KC Gupta was also present in the meeting.

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that awareness is most crucial in TB eradication efforts. Therefore, continue TB awareness activities in remote rural areas, slums, schools and colleges. Along with TB treatment, do the counseling of patients and their families. Also provide them advisory cards.

Take the help of public representatives

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that the association should inform the public representatives of the area about TB eradication efforts. Take the help of MPs and MLAs in eradication efforts. He said that TB awareness activities should be conducted with activism and sensitivity. Support of local NGOs and industrial institutions should also be obtained for participation in TB eradication efforts.

Leave a Reply