Deputy Commissioner, Niuland, TL Kiusumong Tikhir, convened a meeting on District TB Forum & District AIDS Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) at DC’s Conference Hall Niuland on May 26.

During the meeting, Dr Renchilo Ngullie, District Program Officer (DPO), Communicable Diseases (CD)-11 and Orenthung Ngullie, DPO DISHA, gave the comprehensive presentation on status of TB & AIDS in the district.

Various problems and challenges such as logistics problems, shortage of equipment, stigma and shortage of manpower were deliberated during the meeting.

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Tikhir, while chairing the meeting urged the concern officers to reach out to district administration for any help and support. DC also requested the DPO CD-11 to intensify the TB screening in the district.

Members from the DISHA, DPO CD-11, NGOs and Student Leaders attended the meeting.