Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Conduct regular testing for early detection of TB: Sakeena to DCs
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Jammu > Conduct regular testing for early detection of TB: Sakeena to DCs
Jammu

Conduct regular testing for early detection of TB: Sakeena to DCs

‘Ensure surveillance in TB free districts to prevent re-emergence’

RK News
Last updated: January 31, 2025 12:23 am
RK News
Published: January 31, 2025
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Jammu, Jan 30: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today asked the Deputy Commissioners to identify vulnerable groups in their respective districts and conduct regular testing at these places for early detection of Tuberculosis (TB).
The Minister passed on these directions while chairing a high-level meeting held to review progress on implementation of 100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Campaign across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, the Minister impressed upon the concerned Deputy Commissioners and respective CMOs to intensify testing and early detection activities, particularly in Gold Zone districts so that they also can achieve the status of TB free districts. She also instructed the health officials and district administrators to increase the frequency of screenings, conduct aggressive outreach programs and enhance community participation to curb spread of the disease effectively. “Involve PRIs, ULBs and local religious preachers into the campaign as they have maximum reach to far off areas as well”, Sakeena said.
The Minister further called for identifying vulnerable groups in all districts, whether TB free or not. She also called for regular screening in TB free declared districts so that the TB is not relapsing there. “Continuous testing and active surveillance are essential to prevent re-emergence and ensure the long-term success of elimination efforts”, she maintained.
The Minister urged the officers, particularly both the Directors of health services, to stay vigilant, conduct routine screenings and engage with at-risk populations to detect any undiagnosed cases early.
While reviewing different aspects of 100 days TB Elimination Campaign, Sakeena Itoo called for deployment of mobile testing vans for door-to-door screenings in far off areas for TB testing. “Strengthen diagnostic infrastructure at the grassroots level as it is imperative for maintaining a healthy society”, Sakeena said.
She called for enhanced coordination among the district TB officers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, local health units, local NGOs and Mohalla Committees to reinforce participation in TB prevention strategies.
The Minister also called for launching comprehensive awareness programs in collaboration with schools, colleges and local self-help groups to educate people on symptoms and preventive measures.
During the meeting, MD NHM gave a detailed presentation on the progress on implementation of 100 days TB Elimination Campaign across Jammu and Kashmir. He informed that the campaign aligns with Union Government’s vision of achieving TB-free India by 2025 by accelerating TB detection, treatment and eradication efforts across country.
The Minister asked the Deputy Commissioners for formation of squads in collaboration with Colleges and Higher educational institutions to conduct regular surprise inspections in these places. “Elimination of drug menace requires a collaborative approach, involving government agencies, healthcare providers and the general public. We need to work in cohesion in ensuring that our society is free of this menace”, she stated.

11 FIRs registered against landlords for failing to disclose tenant info
Dulloo reviews progress under CAPEX, CSS, NABARD
JAKFAS delegation called on Chief Secretary
Principals should be trained for financial, administrative challenges: Jt Dir SCERT
Built environment, and early cardiovascular disease closely interrelated: Dr Sushil

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article CUK’s DCJ commemorates ‘Indian Newspaper Day’ with expert lecture
Next Article National awardees unique treasure of art, talent: Dir Handicrafts
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
City
May 29, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
  • SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
  • DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
  • Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
  • IUST partners with government for building safer J&K

Recent Comments

  1. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  2. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival
  3. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  4. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  5. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?