Kohima, October 3 (MExN): Nagaland Users’ Network in partnership with Kripa Foundation supported by Treatment Action Group conducted a consultation workshop with some churches of Kohima at LCS building on September 30.
A brief overview of the State tuberculosis prevalence was highlighted by Dr. Apichetla, Assistant Program Officer, Nagaland State RNTCP. Dr. Asuno, District Tuberculosis Officer, Kohima briefed the participants on the basics of TB, pulmonary and extra pulmonary, MDRTB, XDRTB, latent TB infection, HIV and TB co-infection and the various diagnostics available and required for TB testing.
Emphasis was given on IPT and the different regimens used, which can also make the treatment complicated in case treatment adherence is not maintained, and the various side effects of the treatment drugs.
Renbonthung, Advocacy Officer, NUN shared a brief highlight about NUN, its objectives, its activities and why NUN exists as a network for the people who use drugs in the state. Ketholelie, member of NUN facilitated the consultation of how the church can be involved and what major role it can play in bringing about quality in the existing government programs.
