Flags off mobile van under ‘Ni-Kshay Abhiyan’
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 7-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu underwent tuberculosis (TB) screening using a portable X-ray machine in a function organized as a part of ‘Ni-Kshay Abhiyan’ here today in which he was also Chief Guest. He also flagged off a mobile van dedicated to the initiative. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the 100-day ‘Ni-Kshay Abhiyan’ is a significant step towards making Himachal Pradesh TB-free. The campaign aims to ensure timely identification of TB cases, effective treatment and increased awareness within communities.
The Chief Minister said that the campaign will be conducted in all districts of the State, with a special focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups. He appealed to everyone to actively participate in the Ni-Kshay camps campaign in their areas and encourage people to recognize TB symptoms and seek timely testing.
He expressed confidence that Himachal Pradesh is on the path to becoming TB-free in the near future. He said that the state government has allocated an additional Rs. 2 crore for the Chief Minister’s TB Eradication Scheme, supplementing the central government’s budget.