Dr Dinesh Sharma Launches TB-Free India Initiative In Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Lieutenant Governor Dr Dinesh Sharma launched the special ‘TB-Free India’ initiative in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday.

The initiative supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB).

Dr Sharma formally inaugurated the campaign at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, the Union Territory’s capital.

During the event, he administered a collective pledge to officials and employees, urging them to contribute towards building a TB-free India and spreading health awareness among citizens.

The Health Department conducted comprehensive health screenings for all officials and employees at Lok Niwas as part of the launch.

The initiative aims to strengthen efforts to identify tuberculosis cases early and improve access to timely treatment across the island territory.

Sharing details on X, Dr Dinesh Sharma said the administration had launched the initiative in response to the Prime Minister’s call for eliminating tuberculosis from the country.

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He emphasised that early detection, prompt testing and regular treatment remain essential to achieving the Central Government’s target of eradicating the disease within a specified timeframe.

The programme was attended by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health), Secretary (Health), senior officials from the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat and Lok Niwas employees.

Dr Dinesh Sharma directed officials to expand the campaign beyond government offices and extend its reach to remote islands. He also stressed the importance of making quality healthcare services accessible to every citizen across the Union Territory.

The initiative seeks to strengthen public awareness, encourage timely medical intervention and also support the national effort to eliminate tuberculosis through coordinated administrative action and community participation.

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