Awareness Camp on importance of Nutrition for TB patients

Chandigarh.25^th Sep, 2019:-

“TB Harega Desh Jitega with Pura Course of TB treatment and proper nutritional support ” said by Dr. G.Dewan, Mission Director cum Director Health Services Chandigarh while distributing Nutritional supplement to  MDR-TB and TB patients at Civil Dispensary, Ramdarbar Chandigarh. He also announced Govt. of India’s Notification of providing Rs. 500/- to every TB patient per month till completion of treatment.

Govt. of India is observing this  month as Poshan Mah i.e. Nutritional Month, in view of this Chandigarh Health Department in collaboration with Rotary Midtown created awareness amongst general public as well as TB patients regarding importance of diet specially patients suffering from Tuberculosis  for rapid recovery.

Nutritional supplement was also distributed to MDR-TB & TB patients by Rotary Midtown. Mr. Salil Bali, President, Rotary Midtown said that Nutritional supplement will be provided every month to MDR-TB & TB patients till the completion of Treatment.

On this occasion,  Dr. Honney Sawhney, Nodal Officer RNTCP Chandigarh generated awarenessregarding  regular and complete treatment.

Rotary Club Midtown delivered lectures on importance of Nutrition for TB patients