Commit, invest, deliver...three words that sum up hope for hundreds of people who are suffering from Tuberculosis. Yes, World TB Day is observed on the 24th of March each year to bring hope and awareness to the families of patients suffering from TB. The World Health Organisation is in tango with nations to ward off this dreadful disease. Like any other disease, TB spreads through coughs, sneezes, coming in close contact with the diseased people. Well ventilated rooms, with fresh air and sunlight in good measure, plenty of exercises, eating healthy, getting good sleep are some of the factors that can ward off this disease.
People must be more aware of the symptoms and reach out to a doctor if; coughs or sneeze persists. Smoking and alcohol are detrimental as well.
Maintaining good personal hygiene, washing hands before meals and using washrooms, bathing regularly and most importantly, keeping our surroundings clean can help us to mitigate the disease.
Let us be more aware of these and always remember to reach out to the medical fraternity at the earliest.