To achieve the Government of India's goal to “Eliminate TB by 2025”, an awareness campaign is being run at Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC). Under this, various programs are being organized in the institute. An essay competition on the topic ‘TB Free India’ has been organized for the employees and students of BMHRC. Poster competition and extempore speech competition were organized. A quiz competition was also organized to enhance the knowledge of TB among the hospital doctors. The staff and officers enthusiastically participated in these competitions. Dr Manisha Shrivastava, Director-in-charge, BMHRC, informed that a panel discussion will take place on the topic 'National Strategic Plan for TB Elimination' on April 8 in which Dr Lalit Kumar, HOD, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, BMHRC, will also deliver a lecture on 'Adult BCG Vaccine'. Winners of various competitions will be awarded on this occasion. Dr Shrivastava said that TB is a disease that affects many organs simultaneously. If a person experiences TB symptoms, like mild fever, loss of appetite or cough for two weeks, he or she should consult a doctor immediately. The government has set up many centres for testing and treatment of TB. TB patients also need nutritious food. In order to provide this, the government has launched the Nikshay Mitra Scheme. Anyone can join this scheme and contribute in providing nutritious food to the affected people.
