World TB Day observed in Karimnagar

World TB Day observed in Karimnagar
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The District Medical and Health Officer (DM &HO), Dr Rajesham, said the spread of tuberculosis (TB) could be controlled by creating awareness among the people about preventive steps to be taken. 

Karimnagar: The District Medical and Health Officer (DM &HO), Dr Rajesham, said the spread of tuberculosis (TB) could be controlled by creating awareness among the people about preventive steps to be taken.

The DM &HO along with Prof K S N Sai of Prathima Medical College inaugurated the rally on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, which was held from the Collectorate to Prathima College via bus stand in Karimnagar on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, the DM &HO said that tuberculosis spreads through air from one person to another but it can be cured easily by diagnosing at an early stage. If cough persists for more than two weeks people must consult the nearest doctor and must get health check up to find out whether they have TB or not.

To bring awareness among the people about the disease, the rally was being organised with medical students, he said.

TB programme Officer Dr Sujatha, Deputy DM & HO Dr B Rajgopal Rao, Dr Juveria, Dr K V Pavan, Dr Ravi, District Health Educator P Durga Rao and students Santosh participated in the rally.

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