This is a special report on the observation of World Tuberculosis Day in IMA Kunnamkulam
The World Tuberculosis Day 2015 was observed in IMA Kunnamkulam on 24.03.2015 with the following programmes:
- NURSES TRAINING PROGRAMME AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, CHOONDAL.
At 9 am on 24.03.2015, a Nurses Training Programme was conducted by IMA in collaboration with IMA AMS, Kunnamkulam Chapter at St. Joseph’s Hospital Choondal regarding Patient Education Modalities for Tuberculosis Control. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The training programme was conducted by Dr. Reju Royce MD. And was well attended and well appreciated. Special importance was given to health education for patients and relatives regarding precautions to be taken to control and prevent the spread of Tuberculosis. Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam summed up and proposed the Vote of Thanks.
- PUBLIC MEETING AT GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL, KUNNAMKULAM.
At. 10.30 am on 24. 03. 2015, a public meeting was organised by IMA in collaboration with IMACGP, Kunnamkulam Chapter at Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor IMACGP Kuannamkulam welcomed the participants. In his Presidential address, Dr. Koshy George stressed the importance of organisations like IMA in successful implementation of National Programmes.
A HEALTH AWARENESS CLASS was taken by Dr. Joshy Thomas MD., Physician, Unity Hospital, regarding the nutritional requirements for Tuberculosis patients. He also stressed the need fo early diagnosis and initiation of therapy which minimises the risk of transmission of the disease.
PROVISION OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATINTS OF GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL BY IMA KUNNAMKULAM BRANCH was a special project taken up by IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Tuberculosis Day this year. Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA Kerala State Brach inaugurated this project by handing over the first month’s supply of protein supplements for patients to the Tb Officer of Govt. Taluq Hospital, Dr. Preethi. In his address, Dr. Devadas stressed the need for public participation in Tuberculosis Control and the importance of Nutrition in enhancing of immunity which was essential in the control of the disease.
Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam proposed the Vote of Thanks. The meeting was covered by TV channels and the Press.