World Tuberculosis Day 2026

World Tuberculosis Day was observed on 24th March at the Respiratory OPD of SD Hospital with the aim of raising awareness about tuberculosis and its prevention and management. The programme was organized under the guidance of Dr. B. Camala, Principal, along with Prof. Tintu Annie Mathew, Ms. Swarnalata Debbarma (Assistant Professor), and was actively conducted by the GNM 2nd Year students. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2026, as given by the World Health Organization (WHO), was “Yes! We can end TB!” A health education session was conducted for the tuberculosis patients attending the Respiratory OPD using a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation. The session focused on the prevention and management of tuberculosis, including information on causes, symptoms, treatment adherence, and infection control measures. The programme was also attended by the Nursing Superintendent (NS) and Assistant Nursing Superintendent (ANS), whose presence added value and encouragement to the event. As a token of respect and appreciation, the NS and ANS were felicitated with plants