Collective efforts urged for TB-free Pakistan

Governor distributed shields to the health professionals for rendering significant services to control tuberculosis

LAHORE:

Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rahman has said all segments of society will have to work together to achieve a tuberculosis-free Pakistan.

Talking to a delegation of health professionals working for TB control in Pakistan during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Friday, he said that every year March 24 is celebrated as World TB Day all over the world. The governor said purpose of the World TB Day was to raise awareness about TB and efforts to end the global epidemic, adding that Pakistan is still far behind in achieving the global target of becoming free of TB epidemic by 2035, and it is necessary to make concerted efforts to achieve it.

He said as the chancellor, he has given instructions to the health universities to work in the field of family medicine. He appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Lions Youth Council, Punjab government’s TB Control Programme to eradicate TB in the province. The governor also assured he will provide all possible support for this noble cause.

Punjab Health Services Director Dr Yadullah said under the TB Control Programme there were clinics in DHQs, THQs and Rural Health Centres across Punjab where free treatment and medicines are being provided to TB patients.

At the end of the ceremony, the governor also distributed shields to the health professionals for rendering significant services to control tuberculosis.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, March 25^th, 2023.