Creating awareness among the masses is one of the most important tools for curbing tuberculosis (TB) in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions of Uttarakhand.
The master trainers and health workers should focus to create awareness especially among those villagers, who are living in the remote areas of the State. In a State level workshop for Bharat Scouts and Guides on TB care and control was organised State TB Cell, Uttarakhand Medical, Health and Family Welfare in Dehradun on Tuesday, participants vowed to sensitise masses about precautionary measures and free treatment available in the Government hospitals across the State.
Earlier, Dr JS Jangpangi, Director General, Medical, Health and Family Welfare said that best and free life saving drugs is available in the government hospitals in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions of Uttarakhand. He said that creating awareness especially among villagers who are living in remote areas of the State would be proved extremely beneficial for curtailing TB cases in the State. He said that latest medical equipment have been already installed in the district hospitals for the detection of deadly TB cases among the suspect cases.
While addressing the gathering, Director, School Education and State Chief, Uttarakhand Bharat Scouts and Guides CS Gwal, said that teachers can sensitize students on TB in order to curb TB cases in the State. He said that teachers should not only educate students but also inculcate moral values among the children. Gwal stressed that the workshop would be proved extremely beneficial for participants as they will create awareness in their respective districts.
He also urged from the participants to hold series of painting, slogan, quiz competitions and to hold rallies in their respective schools for creating awareness among the masses. later, Dr Prem lal, Director, National Programme, stressed that every section of the society should contribute for curtailing TB cases in the state. He told that NGO, and volunteers from the different government departments and private sector should come forward for creating awareness among the masses.
Speaking on the occasion, Narendra Kumar Shah, regional secretary, said that the workshop would be proved beneficial and the department will extend full support to state health departments at block and district level for curtailing TB cases across the State. The workshop was anchored by the IEC officer (TB Cell) Anil Sati, who also urged from the gathering to come forward for creating awareness among the masses about the deadly TB cases in the State. Reeta Mishra, RS Rana, Sanjay Singh, Nirmal Rawat etc. were also present.