SOFI DANISH
In pursuance to directions of authorities of health department, District Tuberculosis Officer Anantnag, Dr. Faheem today kickstarted a 7 dayTuberculosis Prevalence Survey here at Village Ranipora, Anantnag.
The Survey is being conducted by ICMR Jalma Agra survey and is part of pan India survey to be done in 625 clusters across the country. The main purpose of the
survey is to see the prevalence of Tuberculosis in different places.
In Kashmir division, the survey is to be done in two clusters namely Ranipora, Block Shangus and Sirhama, Block Bijbehara with a survey period of 7 days at each cluster.
Speaking on the occasion, the DTO informed the expert teams will conduct diagnostic tests such as X-Ray and sputum culture in a total of about 750 shortlisted persons each in the two villages.
He said such initiatives will help in identification of TB clusters and hence in elimination of the contagious disease.
Dr. Faheem also expressed gratitude to the district administration for facilitating the smooth conduct of the survey.
