Zunheboto, March 25 (MExN): Based on the theme ‘Reach the three million: Find, treat, and cure TB,’ Zunheboto district observed World TB Day on March 24. Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) Project Axshya in collaboration with District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Zunheboto organized the programme.
People from different churches, sectors GBs, convenors and well-wishers attended the program chaired by Akavi, Sr. DOTS+ HIV/TB Supervisor. Significance of the day and short speech on the theme was delivered by Dr. Khehokhu Chishi, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and Anatoli, Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) respectively. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Renthungo, Treatment Organizer (TO).
After the programme, free medical check-up and free medicine were given. More than 60 people availed the free medical services. The day was also marked with an awareness programme on TB through microphone covering Zunheboto Town/ colonies.
