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Community unites to end TB
25 Mar
Summary
- A campaign titled 'Click & Commit' was launched on World TB Day.
- The event was organized by Chennai-based non-profit REACH.
- TB survivors and donors supported the pledge to end TB.
A significant community campaign, 'Click & Commit - A Public Pledge to End TB', was initiated on World TB Day. The launch event was orchestrated by Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health (REACH), a Chennai-based non-profit organization.
The gathering saw the participation of TB survivors, individuals providing care, TB Nanbans, and donors who are instrumental in engaging the private sector. Notable attendees included Ramya Ananthakrishnan, Director of REACH, and Nalini Krishnan, Executive Secretary of REACH.
Representatives from various companies such as Sundaram Fasteners Limited, AMARA Homes, DODLA Dairy, The Hindu Group, and India Motor Parts & Accessories Limited were present. Shivakumar, an affected community representative, and Annammal, a family caregiver, also shared their perspectives, underscoring the collective commitment to ending TB.
