JAMMU: Aid to the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), nutrition kits were distributed to TB patients today under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) at Jammu. The nutrition kits were provided by NHPC Limited, Regional Office Narwal as part of its support towards TB care and nutrition under the Nikshay Mitra initiative. The programme was organised by the District Tuberculosis Centre Jammu under the guidance of the Director Health Services Jammu & State TB Cell.
Director Health Services, Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harbaksh Singh; State Tuberculosis Officer Dr. Jyoti Jolly; General Manager NHPC Jammu Satnam Singh; DGM (PR) Rajnish Kumar; DGM (Law) Mahesh Kumar; Senior DCMO & In-charge District TB Centre Jammu Dr. Karam Vir Hans; Medical Officer DTC Dr. Kusum Gupta; Dr. Bindu Mahajan, along with other senior health officials and members of the NTEP team were present.
Speaking on the occasion, the officers emphasized that along with timely and complete medical treatment, adequate nutrition plays a crucial role in the recovery of TB patients. The nutrition kits have been prepared keeping in view the nutritional requirements of TB patients and includes essential food items aimed at improving immunity and overall health.

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