Dimapur, March 24 -- The Nagaland government recognized twelve villages in Kohima district as TB-free villages, standing out among 58 villages in the district.

The authority gave recognition to the villages for their outstanding efforts in combating the disease on World Tuberculosis Day 2025 on Monday, marking a significant milestone in Kohima.

With the vision of becoming the first 100% TB-free district, this achievement set a strong example for others to follow.

Addressing the event in his office conference hall in Kohima, deputy commissioner B Henok Buchem congratulated the villages and pointed out the importance of sustained commitment to eliminating TB.

He stressed that the responsibility of eliminating TB does not rest solely on ...