Udhampur TB Control Society organises awareness rally on World TB Day

UDHAMPUR, MARCH 24: The District TB Control Society observed World TB Day to generate awareness about the disease in the district.

On the occasion, a rally of about 50 GNM School students from GNM School, Udhampur and NITL Higher Secondary School students, along with a group of volunteer cyclists, was flagged off by Chief Medical Officer Dr Vijay Kumar Basnotra.

The rally passed through various markets with banners and placards displaying TB awareness messages. TB awareness was also promoted through songs.

The rally culminated at the District Tuberculosis Centre where participants were welcomed by District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Anil Saloch; Medical Officer, Dr Pankaj Gupta and other staff members.

Refreshments were provided to participants and a brief lecture was delivered by Dr Salo