Participants at the World TB Day programme at RHFPC, FPAI Daklane on March 24.
Kohima, March 24 (MExN): A joint awareness programme was organised at RHFPC-FPAI Daklane on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness on tuberculosis and strengthen community engagement in TB prevention and care.
The programme was collaboratively organised by the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), ARK Foundation, and KNP+.
The event began with a welcome address by Vingosanuo Khatso, Programme Officer, FPAI Nagaland Branch, who emphasised the importance of collective efforts and partnerships in addressing tuberculosis. She highlighted the need for increased awareness, early detection, and community support to eliminate TB.
A TB patient shared their personal journey, speaking on the challenges faced during treatment and the importance of adherence and support systems in recovery.
The keynote address was delivered by Ketho Angami, President of ARK Foundation, who spoke on the importance of early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and reducing stigma associated with TB. He encouraged communities to work together towards achieving a TB-free society.
The programme highlighted this year’s World TB Day theme, ‘Yes! We Can End TB: Led by us, together. Powered by us, together,’ reinforcing the need for united and sustained action.
The event concluded with a call for stronger collaboration and community participation in the fight against tuberculosis.
