Shillong, July 30: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar chaired a review meeting on the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) at Raj Bhavan, Shillong.
The meeting aimed to assess progress, address challenges, and accelerate efforts towards a TB-free Meghalaya.
State Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Ramakrishna Chitturi, presented a detailed report on the progress of NTEP in Meghalaya.
The Governor emphasized the Prime Minister’s strong commitment to TB elimination and announced bi-monthly review meetings with the State team to monitor progress.
The Governor assured all necessary support from Raj Bhavan and committed to providing nutritional kits for 150 TB patients for six months.
He stated that service to society is a blessing and a sacred duty. “When we come together with compassion and determination, there is no challenge we cannot overcome.”
The Governor also called for intensified TB screening and testing, organisation of TB-specific health camps, timely disbursal of Nikshay Poshan Yojana benefits and nutritional kits, promotion of Nikshay Mitras to encourage voluntary participation, targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, and strengthened awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, and communities to reduce stigma and promote early health-seeking behaviour.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to accelerate efforts and work collectively towards the vision of a TB-free Meghalaya.
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