Mon, November 17 (MExN): The HIV-TB Coordination meeting which was held at DAPCU Mon on November 16 begun with introductory note by Longyim Tzudir, District Programme Officer, DAPCU Mon. While highlighting the status of ICTC-DMC cross referrals, he said that there is a need for strengthening linkages and referrals among the facility staff of ICTC-DMC and partner NGOs to enhance number of service access and to ensure quality service to the people in need.
Dr. Tiasunep, DTO highlighted the key activities of RNTCP and the new guidelines for treatment of HIV-TB co-infection while Dr. Yingnei, MO I/c LAC+ DH Mon shared about the treatment issues.
Nishant Apekka, APM CHAI (Project Axshya) and Kehile Semp, District Coordinator, CHAI Mon briefly shared their key activities and mentioned that they look forward to continue to work together towards TB care and control in the district.
Dr. UK Konyak, CMO Mon while acknowledging the efforts of DAPCU and RNTCP towards prevention and care of HIV-TB, and also expressed sincere gratitude to CHAI (Project Axshya) for extending support in sensitizing general population and TB patients by carrying out different activities in the district.
