World TB Day

The World TB Day was observed on 24^th March 2012 at Kollam. The programme was hosted by the District TB Centre and Axshya Project associated in the celebration programme. Rally, Seminar, celebrity’s presence, award for achievers and good performance, cultural programmes was the attraction of the programme.

World TB Day Observation was stated with a rally. Nursing students, Asha workers, PHC staffs, NGOs, RNTCP staffs etc were the participants for the rally. The official inauguration was done by DMO of Kollam District. The rally started from District Hospital at 9.30am and ended at District TB Centre, Kollam. 850 participants attended the rally.

The official inauguration was stated at 10.20am. Dr. Krishnaveni, District TB Officer delivered the welcome speech. She invited the chief guests in the dais and on the dais. She explained the background of the programme and welcomed all participants for the programme.

The function was presided by the District Panchayath President. He appreciated the affects taken by the RNTCP staffs for working against TB in the society. The function was inaugurated by Mr. Navas, famous film actress. His speech was very impressive and he explained the social issues related to waste management in the society. After his speech he sang a song and appreciated all officials those involved in the programe. After the inaugural speech the District Collectors was invited to announce the awards for the best performing institution those supported RNTCP in the last year. Axshya project Mother NGO – Quilon Social Service Society was selected for the best NGO in the District for their activities for supporting RNTCP in the District.

Awards was given to the best DOTs provider, best MDR DOTs provider, best PHC, best DMC, best Private DMC etc.

After the award presentation 5 MDR patients were given a momentum by the chief guests. The progrmme was concluded at 1pm

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The programme was conducted on 27^th February at Ulliyanadu MMK Exports Cashew Factory. 175 labours attended the programme. The programme started at 10.30 am with a silent prayer. Manager of the factory welcome the participants and chief guests. He introduced the chief guests and dignitaries presented in the programme. After the welcome speech Mr. Surendran Health Inspector of Chathanoor PHC gave an introduction about the programme. After the introduction the documentary on TB was played and all participants watched the documentary. After the documentary presentation Mr. Anil Kumar STS of Nedungolam TU gave a brief description about TB, its symptoms and the available support from the government hospitals nearby the factory. He also gave details about the treatment and requested all participants to refer the suspects as early as possible to the nearest PHC and support the society and health system for irradiating the problem from the society.

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Initiative from TB Forum Kerala

Project Axshya is implemented in 11 districts of Kerala. The TB Forums developed by the Project in these districts are very active. They have conducted several innovative advocacy activities like getting pensions, nutritional support to TB Patient through VHSC Forum etc. The idea of Nutritional Kits which got national level acknowledgement from different stakeholders came from the core discussion at one of the TB Forum meetings in Kollam (Kerala).

The idea of providing nutritional support to TB Patients through Aganwadi was appreciated by the District TB officer Kollam and decided to submit the memorandum to the District Collector for his consideration.

As the idea got recognized at the district level, CHAI Central Office with UNION planned to take up the same with the state and central governments. As the world TB Day was nearby, CHAI planned to submit the memorandum to the Union Mister for Food and Civil Supplies Minister Prof K V Thomas pressurize the government to take some favourable action.

The same idea was discussed with the State TB Officer Dr. S Jayasankar and WHO Consultant Dr. Shibu Balakrishna, and their valuable inputs were included in the memorandum to make it more specific and relevant. Accordingly, a copy of the memorandum was shared with the Minister for his perusal and he appreciated the concept and told that a positive action will be taken at the central level.

On 24^rd March five representatives from different TB Forums (Idukki, Malapuram, Kozikode) presented the Memorandum to the Honourable Minister Prof K V Thomas during the State World TB Day Celebrations at Cochin and in reply Honourable Minister responded that all effort will be taken by the State and Central Government to address the issues mentioned in memorandum especially issuing nutritional food to TB patients through Aganwadi.

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WORLD TB DAY 2012 activities in Indonesia

The Theme of 2012 TB Day commemoration is “Let’s Unite to Stop TB” which was translated into Indonesia language, as “Unite towards a TB-Free Indonesia.” On the occasion, Tjandra Yoga Aditama the Directorate General of CDC, Ministry of Health stated that with The Slogan “Stop TB in my lifetime”, we should expect to see a Indonesia where no one dies from TB. .

The 2012 TB Commemoration Day started with a Media Workshop on 27 February 2012. In collaboration with the Center of Public Communication and TBCARE 1 15 national journalists were invited to the workshop. Dyah Erti Mustikawati, the NTP manager and Arifin Nawas provided information about TB and TB MDR in Indonesia. It was emphasized that the Media should support the national program in overcoming the challenges faced in implementation and universal access to quality services.. The Media could deliver the right information for the public and stakeholders and publish some success stories apart from highlighting the field situation of services. The journalist also had a field visit to Persahabatan Hospital to get the real picture of TB and TB MDR services. As part of the series of activities, a Journalist Competition was also held.

A national media campaign also complemented the TB Day activities. Talk shows with Prof. dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama the Director General, dr. HM. Subuh, the Director of DTDC and some partners and specialist: Prof.dr. Sudijanto Kamso, dr. Arifin Nawas and dr. Erlina Burhan as speakers. TV and Radio Spots were also run from January-April 2012 to improve awareness regarding TB and various services available. Spot in the cinemas and print advertorial were some of the other media used for information dissemination.

A National TB Symposium was held on 31 March 2012 in Jakarta.  The TB Day 2012 symposium was based on the essence of togetherness in TB control and to promote partnership between government bodies, donors and partners. The main partners for the activity were Medical School, University of Indonesia for the National Symposium and Layanan Kesehatan Cuma-Cuma Dompet Dhuafa for the Fun Bike and Walkathon.

In the symposium, Mr. Ari Ginanjar Agustian, the Emotional Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) expert, as the keynote speaker stimulated the audience mind by his speech “Treat TB with Your Heart”. He stated that TB disaster is worse than tsunami since TB deaths per year higher than tsunami victims that happened 7 years ago. So it is important for all of us should support TB program according to capacity and capability of each person, stated Ari Ginanjar.

Prof. dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, formally opened the symposium followed by a presentation on “TB Control Program related to the MDG’s”. Opening session was followed by several Satellite Symposia on: Clinic practices, National Programme highlights, INA RESPONSE, and a Common & NGO Session. The symposium was attended by almost 2.000 participants, above the target that was set.

The clinic session was attended by Medical School students, professionals and doctors from the Health Centres. Topics covered in the session included: Advance treatment for TB-HIV, Advance treatment for Pediatric TB and Advance treatment for Extra Pulmonary TB. The session on national program covered: The role of Infection Control in Health Services, Hospital DOTS Linkage-the model of expansion in Government and Private Hospital and Nurse Role in TB Control.  The INA-RESPOND session included: Characteristic of Indonesian TB epidemiology and program coverage, Bottleneck in TB diagnosis; chance for innovation of a new rapid diagnosis tools and Role and Contribution of Molecular Identification of Mtb for TB Control. The Common and NGO session was on: General TB Information, Pediatric TB, Testimony from TB patients and TB-HIV testimony from People Living with HIV. The Common and NGO session was held as a live talk show where the participants could interact directly with the speakers.

During the symposium, a health exhibition was also organised in front of the main venue of congress.  The Exhibition had 20 booths which came from TB stakeholders, including: WHO, KNCV, PPTI, Aisyiyah, Pamali, FHI360, Perdhaki, PKPU, Medical School Faculty, Persahabatan Hospital, Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital, LKC, Public Health Faculty, Indonesia Medical Association and Ministry of Health as host.

There was also a poster session and 6 winners were adjudged and awarded by INA RESPOND that entitled 1 million rupiahs per person. The winners were dr. Ridha Rosandi (Departemen Ilmu Kulit Kelamin FKUI-RSCM), Tri Nury,S.si (Balai Litbang Biomedis Papua),  Raspati C. Koesoemadinata (UPK, RSHS/FK UNPAD), Dhuny Atas Asri (RS.Persahabatan), Rahmayanti Harianto (Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi FKUI/RS Persahabatan) dan Ela Hayati, MD (UPK, RSHS/FK UNPAD).

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SAFE Society is working to STOP TB in MaharajGanj & Gorakhpur District of Uttar-Pradesh in India.

Under AXSHYA Project SAFE Society is a partner organization in MaharajGanj District with MAMTA HIMC. The project is funded by Global Fund Round 9 TB Project in this the main recipients is The Union International. In this project we are covering total three block Partwal , Paniyara And Dhani of MaharajGanj District. At the end of last financial year total 37 VHSC and other groups meeting  held, total 22 TB volunteer was selected, 37 suspected patient were refered to the nearest DMC/TU.

Program was benefited approximately 1,00,000 rural populations. A help line no is also started by the organization to support TB Patient. In this context many success story are seen in covered area.

In this meeting we sensitize Village Health And Sanitation Committee to Decrease death from Tuberculosis.We identify  TB volunteer under this program to support and train rural community to spread awareness after meeting.TB volunteer has  the responsibility to organize VHSC Meeting in every month also.

The TB Volunteer also support the suspected patient  to diagnose and start treatment. At the time total 22 T B Volunteer are working actively with support of Village president and untied fund of Village panchayat.Now we are  planning to start Sputum Collection Center in remote areas to collect sputum of suspected patient of Tuberculosis After start this facility we will be able to decrease TB death in very highly infected area.  In this connection this model is very successful in our working area to decrease death from TB.

SAFE  Society

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