The novel concept of creating awareness about tuberculosis at the metro stations

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and is a major health problem in developing countries like India. The disease is prevalent mainly in the underprivileged sections of the society. However, the same is not always true and even the well to do sections are also affected by this disease. The lack of knowledge in the masses and the communities is a factor that contributes largely to the spread of the disease. In such a scenario, there is always a need for new and innovative ideas to create mass awareness about tuberculosis.

The organizational challenges in the management of the revised national tuberculosis control program of India: an overview

“…Every year the world TB day is celebrated on the 24 th of March and the reports of multiple Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) activities from all over the country are made available [ 7 ]. However, such activities are short lasting and they disappear soon after the 24 th of March [ 7 ]. The importance of awareness in TB control is well emphasized elsewhere [ 7 ].…”

“…However, such activities are short lasting and they disappear soon after the 24 th of March [ 7 ]. The importance of awareness in TB control is well emphasized elsewhere [ 7 ]. The awareness is absolutely important for the control of TB in a fast multiplying population.…”

“…The awareness is absolutely important for the control of TB in a fast multiplying population. The role of such activities also gains an important role, especially in countries where the health expenditure both by the government and the general public at large is meager [ 7 ]. In the resource-constrained countries where the per capita income is low, the lay public is less concerned for any disease control or elimination, be it TB [ 7 ].…”

“…The role of such activities also gains an important role, especially in countries where the health expenditure both by the government and the general public at large is meager [ 7 ]. In the resource-constrained countries where the per capita income is low, the lay public is less concerned for any disease control or elimination, be it TB [ 7 ]. In a society where 40% of the population could not arrange for food two times a day, problems like TB remains unheeded TB [ 7 ].…”

Daily DOTS- A much awaited transition for Tuberculosis control

“…In view of, India being one of the heavy burden countries for the disease, the Government of India has finally revised the alternate day/intermittent drug regimen of DOTS to daily DOTS [3,5]. This is a noteworthy move in the TB control approach that has been trailed by the Central TB Division since 1997 [3].…”