Mayabunder, Nov. 3: In pursuance of the directions of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, A&N Islands, issued during the launch of the TB-Free Workplace Initiative on October 28, an Ayushman Arogya Shivir was organised by the District TB Centre, Dr. R.P. Hospital, Mayabunder, North & Middle Andaman at the Forest Department, Mayabunder. The programme was conducted in the presence of Shri A. C. Tilak, Divisional Forest Officer, Mayabunder, with the objective of creating awareness about tuberculosis (TB), promoting early diagnosis, and encouraging timely treatment among employees.
Dr. Rekha Dhali, Medical Officer, and Shri Y. Madhava Rao, District Programme Coordinator (NTEP), addressed the gathering and sensitised the participants about the symptoms of TB, the importance of early detection, and the availability of free diagnosis and treatment services.
A total of 65 persons participated in the programme. Chest X-ray screening was conducted for 48 vulnerable individuals using a handheld X-ray machine. Of those screened, 10 persons were found to have abnormal X-ray findings and were advised to undergo sputum examination for further diagnosis.