Phek, March 25 (MExN): Phek District in collaboration with Emmanuel Hospital Association Axshya Project observed World Tuberculosis Day under the theme ‘Reach the million. Find, Treat and Cure’ at Lozaphuhu Village on March 24.
Dr. E. Motsuthung, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) Phek, addressing as the resource person apprised why World TB Day is being observed every year. He informed that TB is a communicable disease spread through cough, spitting by an infected person and can be infected to all stage of age. He said TB is not only a family problem but is a social problem, which can be prevented through their active corporation.
Atalu Shijoh, Senior DOTS Plus cum TB HIV Supervisor Phek also gave a brief account on the burden of Tuberculosis, high risk of Multi- Drug Resistance (MDR). Altogether 156 participants attended the program. Later, few patients were treated and sputum test were collected.
Kevesa Khamo, District Coordinator, Emmanuel Hospital Association Axshya Project, chaired the programme, Vechopa Village Health member said the welcome address, Rev. Kevengoi Sakha, Pastor, Lozaphuhu Baptist Church pronounced invocation and Chiekhupa Khamo said the benediction.
