One-Day Seminar on "TB-Free India"

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One-Day Seminar on "TB-Free India"

A one-day seminar themed "TB-Free India" was organized at Shri Ram College of Pharmacy. The objective of the event was to raise awareness about the "TB-Free India" initiative. The chief guest and keynote speaker was Dr. Lokesh Gupta, Additional Director of Health and Family Welfare (Tuberculosis Officer, Muzaffarnagar), while Dr. Shaban (District TB Program Coordinator) attended as the guest of honor. The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the guests and college officials, followed by a welcome ceremony where the guests were presented with saplings. The event was structured into four scientific sessions. Presentations delivering key information regarding TB were given by faculty member Jyoti Jain (first session), B.Pharm final-year student Anurag Sharma (second session), B.Pharm second-year student Ishika Soni (third session), and B.Pharm final-year student Nancy Pal (fourth session).Chief guest Dr. Lokesh Gupta informed the students about the Government of India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), which focuses on the early detection of TB, free testing and treatment, and the provision of nutritional support to patients. He also highlighted that, according to the World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, there were an estimated 2.7 million (27 lakh) TB cases and approximately 315,000 (3.15 lakh) TB-related deaths in India in 2024. During this period, a reduction of approximately 17.7% in estimated TB cases was recorded compared to 2015. These figures indicate progress in TB control in India; however, widespread public awareness, timely testing, and the completion of the full course of treatment remain crucial. He further emphasized that while effective treatment for TB is available, regular medication intake and adherence to the treatment duration prescribed by the doctor are essential. Discontinuing treatment prematurely can increase the risk of developing drug-resistant TB, making the disease much more complex to treat. He emphasized the importance of early testing, timely treatment of infected individuals, proper ventilation, covering the mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, and health awareness for the prevention of infection.Addressing the students, Special Guest Dr. Shaban highlighted the continuous awareness, testing, and treatment campaigns being conducted by the Health Department in Muzaffarnagar to eradicate TB. Under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), TB patients are identified and provided with free testing and treatment. Special emphasis is being placed on 'Active Case Finding' campaigns and screening in vulnerable areas across the district. He strongly emphasized the importance of taking medication regularly and completing the full course of treatment prescribed by the doctor. He noted that discontinuing treatment prematurely could lead to a resurgence of the disease and the development of drug resistance. During the first scientific session of the program, Pharmacy faculty member Jyoti Jain delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the 'TB-Free India' campaigns and programs run by the Government of India. Through her presentation, she informed students about the government's various efforts, public awareness campaigns, and schemes related to TB testing and treatment.Jyoti Jain explained that government efforts alone are insufficient for TB eradication; public participation, health awareness, and timely testing and treatment are equally crucial. While explaining the utility of these government programs and the students' role in society, she encouraged them to become informed themselves and to raise awareness about TB among those around them. She stated that the message of a 'TB-Free India' could be effectively conveyed to every segment of society through the active participation of students and the youth. In the fourth scientific session, Anurag Sharma, a final-year B.Pharm student, gave a PowerPoint presentation noting that over 2.6 million TB patients were identified in India in 2025. He highlighted that the government is conducting active TB case-finding and testing campaigns on a massive scale. He explained to the students how timely testing, free treatment, nutritional support, and public participation play a vital role in eliminating TB and making India TB-free. During the third and fourth scientific sessions of the program, B.Pharm students Ishika Soni (second year) and Nancy Pal (fourth year) delivered PowerPoint presentations outlining various government guidelines. They explained that through public participation and collective effort, India could become TB-free by ensuring prevention, timely testing, and complete treatment.

In the concluding segment of the program, Dr. Girendra Kumar Gautam, Director of Shri Ram College of Pharmacy, addressed the students. Citing scientific facts, he explained that serious diseases like TB could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and making necessary changes to one's daily routine. He provided detailed information on the primary causes of TB and measures to prevent it. Dr. Gautam noted that, thanks to modern technology and improved medical facilities, TB diagnosis and treatment have become much easier than in the past; yet, due to a lack of awareness, many people fail to seek timely treatment. He stated that Shri Ram College of Pharmacy aims to ensure that accurate, scientific information regarding TB reaches every household. He urged the students to share the knowledge gained during the program with their families, friends, and communities, thereby raising awareness among them. He emphasized that this message of awareness should not remain confined to the college but should spread across the district, state, and nation, as such collective efforts play a crucial role in creating a TB-free society.Faculty members who contributed to the success of the program included Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta, Dr. Ram, Dr. Radhe Shyam, Sabia Parveen, Tinku Kumar, Lokesh Kumar, Mohan Kumar, Shakti Singh, Jyoti Jain, Dr. Sonu, Avanika Tyagi, Aarti Chopra, Mussayab Khan, Tarannum Fatima, Shivam Tyagi, Aryavrat, Ujjwal, Shaili Rastogi, Shashibhushan, Bhudev, Ramsingh, Sushil, Vikas Kumar, Arshad, and Sanjay Kumar.

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