STOP TB

Meeting Meenakshi and Jaya was an enriching experience and an awakening to the fact that every human being has the innate capacity to do good.

Meenakshi who is 38 and functions as the head lady for her area, Varma Nagar , Thiruvallur district has been part of the REACH ACSM project for the past one and a half years and has identified ten patients with symptoms and  referred them for treatment, out of which nine have completed treatment and one is on treatment. She is also the DOT provider for three patients and also goes on house visits to the patient’s homes.

“One should not feel shy or hesitate to take treatment. Free treatment is available, this opportunity should be used and not wasted” she says enthusiastically.

Her friend and neighbor Jaya, who is a flower vendor is equally enthusiastic about this role that they play and says she feels very happy to be a facilitator for a good cause and never hesitates to spread the TB message by speaking boldly in meetings and encouraging people to take treatment. She has tremendous family support for the cause and has arranged meetings in her house six times and has been instrumental in curing nearly ten patients.

“People should avoid contracting the disease by eating healthy and maintaining their immunity. Once the presence of symptoms is noticed don’t hesitate to get checked”says Jaya on a positive note………………  

REACH Blog Team

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