Dr. Benchilo Ngullie speaking during the programme at Mount
Mary College in Chümoukedima on Monday.
- DIMAPUR — Mount
Mary College in Chümoukedima organised a tuberculosis (TB) elimination
awareness programme on Monday to educate students and faculty on TB prevention,
treatment, and eradication.
- According to an update, Dr. Benchilo Ngullie, district TB
officer, Dimapur, was the resource person and highlighted the government's
efforts under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
- She emphasised key services, including free diagnosis
(tests) available at government health centres, free DOTS (Directly Observed
Treatment) ensuring proper medication adherence, and other financial benefits
such as the Nikshay Poshan Yojana and Tribal Allowance for TB patients.
- Dr. Ngullie urged collective efforts in TB elimination,
stressing awareness, early detection, and treatment adherence. An interactive
session followed, during which students engaged in discussions.
