Imphal: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday reviewed the ‘NIK-SHAY’ and Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program at Raj Bhavan in Imphal.
The review meeting was attended by Health Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, Commissioner (Health) Sumant Singh, State Mission Director of NHM Manipur Dr. Mairembam Dinesh Singh, and State Tuberculosis Officer Dr. Hemlata Thokchom.
Health Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh briefed the Governor on the progress and key achievements of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukht Bharat Abhiyan.
Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, reviewed the ‘NIK-SHAY’ and TB Elimination Program at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. Health Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh and Commissioner (Health) Sumant Singh highlighted the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukht Bharat Abhiyan and the ongoing 100-day pic.twitter.com/3dZWxVAdbm
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The Governor evaluated the progress of the special 100-day campaign announced recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The campaign, launched nationwide by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aims to eradicate TB in India by 2025.
He advised multi-pronged efforts, including doubling patient support, using technology and better diagnostic tools, and exploring newer drugs.
He strongly urged that the special 100-day campaign be transformed into a mass movement across the State.
The Health Minister said the campaign has been in full swing with the involvement of many stakeholders.
The Governor was informed that under the campaign, additional support to TB patients such as nutritional support, vocational support, and access to diagnostic and treatment services are being provided.
The Governor asked the Health Department to draw clear timelines and implement various interventions in a time-bound manner.
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He urged the public to actively participate in the Campaign to help India achieve its goal of becoming TB-free by the end of this year.
As per reports, from January 1, 2024, to December 5, 2024, 1,401 tuberculosis (TB) cases were publicly notified and 852 were privately notified in Manipur.
