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Awareness meet on TB held in Khammam
Tuberculosis is a preventive disease, but if neglected, it can become harmful, said District Collector RV Karnan.
Khammam: Tuberculosis is a preventive disease, but if neglected, it can become harmful, said District Collector RV Karnan. Speaking at an awareness programme conducted by the TB department in Mudigonda village in the district, the Collector said everyone should be aware of the disease and its prevention.
Stating that personal hygiene, good habits and clean surroundings were must for preventing the disease, the Collector added that a special ward was arranged in all major government hospitals for the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis.
"Asha workers should play a key role in creating awareness about the disease in villages and towns," he said, informing that government was laying special focus on prevention of the disease and providing diagnostic facilities at all primary health centres and government-recognised hospitals.
He said if anyone has symptoms like cough and fever for two weeks or more, weight loss, chest pain and presence of blood, they should get diagnosed immediately.
Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Priyanka, Tahsildar Saritha, health officers Dharmendra, health staff and Asha workers attended the programme.
