LEH, March 24 -- The District TB Control Society, Leh, in collaboration with various departments, observed World TB Day at the Conference Hall, Abdus Hotel, Leh, under the global theme "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver." The event featured a felicitation ceremony for TB Mukt Panchayats and discussions on strengthening TB elimination efforts in the district.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, highlighted India's significant TB burden, accounting for 27% of global cases. He emphasized the need for collective responsibility in TB elimination, with a particular focus on low-income groups, nutritional support through the Nikshay Mitra initiative, and enhanced case detection. He commended the health department, frontline...