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DC Srinagar reviews TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan progress, stresses timely screening and treatment

Srinagar, September 8, 2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, chaired a meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a national initiative aimed at making India tuberculosis-free, in Srinagar district. The review focused on enhancing testing, tracking, and treatment efforts to achieve the goal of a TB-free Jammu and Kashmir.During the […]

DC Srinagar flags off Walkathon, Shikarathon from Nehru Park to boost TB elimination awareness

SRINAGAR, April 13, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, flagged off a Walkathon and Shikarathon from Nehru Park to SKICC on Saturday, aiming to raise public awareness about tuberculosis elimination. The event, part of the outreach activities for the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine […]

Jammu and Kashmir wins TB Mukt Panchayat Award on World TB Day 2025

Kashmir , March 25, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir scored a major victory in the fight against tuberculosis , securing the prestigious TB Mukt Panchayat Award at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The recognition, part of World TB Day festivities, celebrates J&K’s standout progress under the National TB Elimination Programme in rooting out […]

World TB Day 2025: A Call to Action Against Tuberculosis

Kashmir , March 24, 2025- March 24, 2025, marks World TB Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily attacks the lungs but can affect other parts of the body, claiming approximately 1.4 million lives annually. This year’s theme, […]

J&K: Doda Govt Intensifies Efforts to Eradicate Tuberculosis, 25 Patients Declared TB-Free

J&K: Doda Govt Intensifies Efforts to Eradicate Tuberculosis, 25 Patients Declared TB-Free. Doda Government in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified efforts to eradicate Tuberculosis in the region. This year new Tuberculosis patients diagnosed are 65 in numbers, informed one official. While 25 patients have been declared TB free. The District Health has set up an […]

DC Baramulla distributes nutritional support to TB patients under Nikshay Poshan Yojana

Baramulla, December 20: In a significant step toward enhancing the well-being of tuberculosispatients, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, handed over a cheque of Rs. 2.47 lakh from the Red Cross Society to the Chief Medical Officer Baramulla. This fund will provide crucial nutritional support to TB patients under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, a national […]

100 days TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched in Baramulla

Baramulla district took a significant step towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) with the launch of the ‘100 Days TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,’ aligning with India’s national goal of achieving a TB-free status by 2025. The event saw strong participation from public representatives, healthcare professionals, and district officials, all united in their commitment to a TB-free future […]

Medical camp held at village Panthan as part of block diwas programme in Doda

DODA, DECEMBER 5: A successful medical camp was organized at Village Panthan, located in the Medical Block Thathri, as part of the ongoing Block Diwas Programme by the District Administration Doda. The event saw an overwhelming turnout, with approximately 210 patients receiving medical screenings and services from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The camp […]

DC Doda chairs DLCC review meeting to curb Tobacco use in District

DODA, JUNE 15: In order to review the detailed parameters suitable to curb the menace of tobacco use, particularly focusing on tobacco-free educational institutions, a District Level Coordinator Committee (DLCC) meeting was held today at the conference hall of the DC office complex Doda.The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, who also […]

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