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SGPGIMS Adopts 50 TB Patients for Health Initiative
18 Sep
Summary
- Institute adopted 50 tuberculosis patients for support and monitoring.
- Nutrition kits with jaggery, sattu, and Horlicks were distributed.
- An HPV vaccination drive vaccinated 76 eligible girls against cervical cancer.
On Thursday, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) launched a significant public health initiative by adopting 50 tuberculosis patients. This program, inspired by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, aims to provide treatment support and nutritional monitoring.
Faculty, doctors, and staff volunteered for this cause, distributing nutrition kits containing jaggery, sattu, peanuts, and Horlicks to the beneficiaries. This aligns with the National TB Elimination Programme's emphasis on community involvement and improved treatment outcomes.
Institute Director Prof RK Dhiman stressed the importance of community participation beyond tertiary care to achieve a TB-free India. He highlighted the need to bring treatment closer to patients to reduce dropouts.
The day also featured an HPV vaccination drive, where 76 eligible girls received vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer. Earlier, a poster exhibition showcased student work, and competitions on TB, HPV, and energy conservation were held.
