Chandigarh, 05.06.25-In a concerted effort to raise awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) and mobilize the community towards prevention and early diagnosis, a TB Awareness Rally was held today at Sector-25, Chandigarh under the banner of Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandir (UAAM-25), Sector 25, National Health Mission and Department of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 80 individuals, including healthcare workers, anganwadi workers, community volunteers, students, and local residents.

Dr. Amudhamozhi KS (Junior Resident, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh) and Dr. Sunny Mehta (Medical officer In-charge, UAAM-25) commenced the programme with welcoming of dignitaries. This was followed by impactful NukkadNataks (street plays) by students of the Nursing and BPH courses of PGIMER, Chandigarh aimed at demystifying TB and challenging stigma associated with the disease. Dr. Kapil Goel (Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh and Faculty In-charge, UAAM-25) delivered an insightful health talk on TB symptoms, prevention, and the importance of completing treatment.

Esteemed guests Dr. CharuGupta(Nodal Officer, National Health Mission, Chandigarh), Dr. Navneet Kanwar(State TB Officer, Chandigarh), Dr. Arun Aggarwal(HoD, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh), and Ms. Neena Vir Singh(Associate Professor, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh) addressed the gathering with keynote messages emphasizing community-based strategies and the pivotal role of early detection in TB control.Dr. Yukti Bhandari (Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public health, PGIMER, Chandigarh) delivered the concluding remarks and thanked all the dignitaries and participants for gracing the occasion.

The event concluded with sapling plantation and a vibrant rally around the locality, spreading key messages on TB awareness through placards, slogans, and community interaction.