JAGTIAL, DECEMBER 19, 2025: A one-day ‘TB (tuberculosis) champions’ training camp was organised at the Urban Primary Health Centre in Mothewada in Jagtial town on Friday.
Deputy DMHO Dr N Srinivas, who was the chief guest, said the main objective of the camp was to provide special and detailed training to those who had previously fallen ill with TB and had defeated the disease, becoming ‘TB champions’. Through the training, the ‘TB champions’ were provided detailed training and information about TB, its symptoms, treatment and testing, he added.
Dr Srinivas said once provided training, the ‘TB champions’ could ensure that others are made aware of the condition. The ‘TB champions’ would go to their villages or communities and spread awareness about TB, making an important contribution to providing mental and social support to TB patients in their areas, he added. Apart from this, they would play an important role in eliminating the misconceptions, discrimination and stigma associated with tuberculosis in society, he said.
At the training camp, all ‘TB champions’ were administered a pledge to go to public forums and inform people about TB, ensuring their commitment to eradicate the disease. The TB champions were also given information about panchayat TB forums, with all agreeing to attend the forums to spread awareness about TB.
He urged the gathering to spread awareness about the disease in their communities, including the government assistance of Rs 500 for the nutritious food to the patient’s accounts director under Nikshay Posham Yojana. Senior TB supervisor Srinivas, District lead Ravi, resource person Dathuram, medical staff from PHCs and ASHA workers were also present.
