Anti-TB week from tomorrow

BANGALORE: To raise awareness about detection, prevention and treatment of tuberculosis (TB), several hospitals and agencies in the State will come together to observe “Anti-Tuberculosis Week” from February 17.

Addressing presspersons here on Monday, Secretary of Karnataka State Tuberculosis Association (KSTA) Shashidhar Buggi said the objective was to inform people about the free facilities provided by the Government under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP).

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courtesy : The Hindu, Bangalore – 16/02/10