13-Feb-2025 04:56 PM
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Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Reporter) GSI Training Institute conducted Ni-Kshay Shivir Screening Camp in collaboration with TB Cell, Telangana at its Bandlaguda-Nagole Office here on Thursday.
The Screening Camp is part of 100-day Intensified Campaign to eradicate TB by 2025.
This campaign aims to enhance awareness, improve detection, and ensure effective treatment and prevention measures in the office premises, the institute said in a release here.
The camp provided free TB screenings/counselling, ensuring the early diagnosis and intervention.
The Screening Camp was inaugurated by Dr. S. Ravi, Deputy Director General and Head Mission-V, in the presence of doctors, supporting staff and the entire team of Telangana TB Cell, Officers, Trainee Officers and Employees of the GSITI.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ravi highlighted the role of various Government bodies and Institutions like GSI Training Institute in achieving this ambitious goal of eradicating TB by 2025.
The Deputy DG appraised the doctors and supporting team from State TB Cell and Rangareddy District TB Cell for conducting this kind of campaign and screening camps.
The Medical officers of the TB Cell were given an awareness on TB stigma and urged the employees to take advantage of the Ni-Kshay Shivir Screening Camp, which offers free TB screening, diagnosis, and consultation, ensuring early detection and care.
Dr. Mallesh Ganji, Senior Geologist & Nodal Officer, TB, GSITI informed that a total of 120 members of Officers, Trainees, Staff of GSITI were screened during the camp...////...