United Against TB: A Call for Collective Action
President Droupadi Murmu calls for united efforts to eliminate tuberculosis globally. Acknowledging the challenges, she lauds progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and emphasizes the importance of World Tuberculosis Day in raising awareness. Murmu urges stakeholders to strengthen determination to overcome this public health issue.
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- India
In a decisive address, President Droupadi Murmu urged global collaboration to obliterate tuberculosis, emphasizing the chronic public health challenge it represents. Her appeal arrives ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, highlighting TB's pervasive impact.
The President commended the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan's notable strides in early diagnosis, free treatment, nutritional support, and improved patient care. These advancements, she noted, are a testament to the national dedication to eradicating TB.
Murmu's call to action implored stakeholders to converge their efforts and resolve in tackling tuberculosis permanently, reaffirming collective resolve as the cornerstone of global health initiatives.