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Fourteen panchayats declared TB-free in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI) Fourteen panchayats of Ranchi district were declared “TB-Free Panchayats” as a three-day orientation and awareness programme on Jan Arogya Samiti (JAS) and tuberculosis elimination commenced at the Sadar Hospital campus here on Monday. The programme will continue from January 19 to January 21, with a focus on strengthening community participation in public health delivery and TB eradication efforts.
A one-day orientation programme for members of the Jan Arogya Samiti was organised on the first day to familiarise them with their responsibilities, operational structure, and role in ensuring quality health services at the grassroots level. The programme aimed to enhance people’s participation in health governance and strengthen services at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
The event was attended by State Nodal Officer (TB & CPHC Coordination) Dr Kamlesh Kumar, State Programme Coordinator Akay Minz, District TB Officer Dr S Baske, District Programme Manager Praveen Kumar Singh, District Programme Coordinator (Sahiya) Preeti Chaudhary, District Programme Coordinator (TB) Rakesh Rai, Regional Coordinator Shweta Verma, Sampa Roy (TRIF), along with mukhiyas from various blocks, community health officers, and other health workers.
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