Under the Central Government of India’s national campaign “TB Harega, Desh Jeetega” (Tuberculosis Will Lose, India Will Win), an awareness programme on tuberculosis (TB) was organized by the Department of Community Medicine at Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Pawan Parashar, Head of the Department of Community Medicine. Students of the first year of BPT, B.Sc. Nursing, and GNM Nursing were sensitized about various aspects of tuberculosis through a three-phase awareness programme.
During the programme, Dr. Pawan Parashar, Dr. Varsha Chaudhary, Dr. Chhavi Kiran Gupta, Dr. Sartaj Ahmad, Dr. Geeta, medical Interns Aditi Vats and Aryan shared their views on important issues related to tuberculosis, including its symptoms, causes, prevention, timely diagnosis, regular treatment, and the social myths associated with the disease. The speakers highlighted that tuberculosis is an infectious disease, but it can be cured with timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. They emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about TB, eliminating discrimination against patients, and encouraging people to complete their prescribed treatment.
The main objective of the programme was to sensitize future healthcare professionals about TB control and motivate them to spread awareness in society. The initiative encouraged students to play an active role in achieving the national goal of tuberculosis elimination.
