HIV/ AIDS prevention and drug harm reduction program of ROD

Injecting Drug Users (IDU)are the main reason behind rapid and momentous escalation of HIV /AIDS infections. Although ROD is still not being funded by any mainstream International Donor, it still endeavors to eliminate or reduce HIV infections.

IN case any international donor is interested helping ROD:-

ROD has three plans to prevent HIV/AIDS.

1) Detoxification of IDUs. ROD plans to establish a Detox center for IDU especially and other drug Users generally.
2) To launch an awareness campaign for Sex Workers (Male and Female)and disseminating information about prevention of HIV/AIDS in schools and media.
3) To distribute disposable syringes and distilled water ( in some cases Avil) among IDU, to avert them sharing syringes and needles.

ROD entreats to all the International Donors to extend their hands and come forward and help ROD, eliminating HIV/AIDS from Pakistan.

To see the photographs of IDUs at Sargodha,click on the below link, or simply copy and paste it into you browser::

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11026729@N07/sets/72157614821247365/

TB convention held in Sargodha

TB convention held in Sargodha
By: Ms Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization)

SARGODHA, PAKISTAN: A tuberculosis convention was held on Wednesday (today) at 11:00am under the auspices of the Sargodha District Government and the Asia Foundation in Jinnah Hall.

The Executive District Officer (Health) was the chief guest while DO (Health) was guest of honour on the occasion. District Coordinator TB Control Programme, Dr Sikander Hayat Warraich and Asia Foundation district field coordinator Faiz-ur- Rehman also addressed the convention to elaborate the steps being taken by the government and NGOs to combat the communicable disease. Doctors, lawyers, journalists, students, representatives of various NGOs and volunteers have been invited to the convention.

Dr Sikander stated that Sargodha surpasses the list from all over the country in working on the convention of TB.

Shamim Jahangir, the Executive District Officer of Finance and Planning proclaimed to have full domination over the dangerous but curable disease of TB, we are with full devotion and loyalty are trying to spread knowledge and awareness amongst people. We are not only working for the individuals as well as for the society. Our basic aim is to give more preference to the people of the locality than ourselves, trying to root out the evils like poverty, disease and ignorance from the phase of this world. But for this we need the contribution of every individual of the society.

The important members who were present in the convention were EDO Health Dr. S.M Firdoas, EDO Community Development Rana Mohammad Amin, District Officer of Health Dr. Hafiz Ghulam Qadir, and the Divisional Co-coordinator of the TB programme Dr. Riaz Ahmad were present on the occasion.

Dr. S.M Firdoas stated on this occasion that TB is dangerous but 100 percent curable as well. We need to play our full part in the treatment of those family members, friends and neighbors who are suffering from this disease. In the Sargodha District, all the governmental Hospitals as well as 14 non-government hospitals are giving free medicines and treatment to those who are afflicted by this disease. He pressurized the community to totally engage themselves in the 8 month treatment against this disease.

Dr. Sikander Hayat Waraich stated in the constant and sudden increase of this disease in our country is a serious issue which should be sorted out. He took an oath from all the health development workers that they will provide us with their best effort in hurling out TB from our country. In 1993 TB was declared as Global Emergency by WHO. In 2004 the battle of TB programme began in Sargodha District.

Dr. Riaz Ahmad addressed, ‘At this time there are 55 million patients of TB and amongst them are 2.2 million patients from Pakistan. Every year, 3 million are added into this figure in the World. Whereas every year in Pakistan, 0.62 million people are afflicted by this disease. He said that if the steps are not immediately taken then in 2020 one billion people will be the victims of this prompt disease. This disease is spreading even more rapidly than poverty and ignorance.

Faiz-ur-Rehman, the District field Co-coordinator of the Asia Foundation stated that it has become very important to take immediate steps against this disease. The Asia Foundation is playing an important role in this cause.

Four, NGOs Rahbar, Al Baka, Shauur and the Rays of Development Organization (ROD), participated with the Asia Foundation in this gigantic cause.

The Rays of Development Organization prepared an alerting stage drama on TB to promote awareness and devotion in the people to fight against this disease. The audience appreciated a lot the participants of this drama. From ROD, Farooq Bhatti and Azeem Rustam were the in charge of the stage settings. Nadia Aslam and Ms Tahira were there for the make up of the characters. Adil Naseem had the lights arrangement.

The stage drama showed the subsequent story. There was a girl named Rano, who was suffering severely from the dangerous disease of TB. Throughout the drama she was coughing constantly. She was a village girl and his ignorant parents and neighbors took her to the witch doctor but there was no remedy. Then she was taken to the professional doctor and he suggested her appropriate treatment. The performers were the following:

Main role of Rano-----------------------Beeta Yousaf
Father of Rano-------------------------- Imran Mazher
Mother of Rano-------------------------Ghazala Khursheed
Brother of Rano-------------------------Aashir Emmanuel
Fiancée-----------------------------------Shehzad Masih
The witch doctor------------------------Nadeem Samuel
Companions of witch doctor----------Washal and Raja
Neighbors--------------------------------Rosy Dewan and Ashir Laal
Doctor------------------------------------Ferhan Mazher
Nurse-------------------------------------Tehmina
Background Music---------------------Adnan Saeed
Writer------------------------------------Jawad Mazhar

The audience appreciated a lot the participants of this drama. In the end of the drama Ferhan Mazher, the doctor demonstrated the audience about the causes, symptoms, preventions and the significance of the treatment of TB.

At the end of the program every body signed the Commitment to Fight against TB at all levels.

Source:
Mr. Ferhan Mazher
Chairman,
Rays of Development Organization, Sargodha, Pakistan.
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Wrestle TB with Gigantic bludgeon of Awareness continues

Written by: Ms Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization [ROD])

Sargodha, Pakistan (ROD): On 30th July, at 11:00am, a program was held by the co-operation of The Asia Foundation (TAF) Pakistan and The Rays of Development Organization (ROD), at ITM College Main Campus, University Road, Sargodha. The lectures precised in the function were associated to the resistance aligned with Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS. The function was in accordance with the time table of the students. From the brilliant approaching generation fifty (50) students, a lecturer and Mrs. Rehman who is the Intermediate coordinator. Both the organizations were provided with freedom to give lectures and to guide students with liberty, about these treacherous diseases.

These organizations have combined and taken the responsibility on their shoulders to guide students of Private Schools and Colleges, to lead a hale and hearty life as it is supposed that HEALTH IS WEALTH.

General Secretary Madam Rosy Dewan, Nadeem Samuel and Imran Mazher from The Rays of Development Organization and Mohammad Asif the community activist, Ms Sana Javed and Faiz-ur-Rehman the field coordinator, from the Asia Foundation Pakistan, showed their crucial corporation in the function.

Lines printed on slogans were justified and conferred by both NGOs. First slogan marked that Tuberculosis is curable. Mohammad Asif and Madam Rosy Dewan responded to several questions, for making the conceptions of the students obvious.

The questions were as following:
1. What is Tuberculosis?
Ans: It is the disease of lungs but on certain conditions it can also effect the assisting organs of the body.
2. Can Tuberculosis spread its viruses?
Ans: Yes, it can spread it viruses when an infected patient spits, coughs or sneezes.
3. What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?
Ans: Cough prolongs three weeks or even more that that, blood comes in the spit, normally the patient suffers from temperature and the weight decreases.
4. Where can be Tuberculosis diagnosed?
Ans: It can be diagnosed from a nearby Hospital, Health and Tuberculosis Center. To diagnose the disease the sputum test is taken.
5. How can it be cured?
Ans: There is no need to get worried because National Tuberculosis Control program is started and World Health Organization has started a program named DOTS (directly observed therapy short course), due to which the patient should without any delay refer to these programs and they will provide him with a special tablets which he has to take for 8 months on a regular basis.
6. Where can is this medicine available?
Ans: This medicine is available at almost every medical store or hospital and in the Government hospitals, it is provided without any financial restriction.

Faiz-ur-Rehman the field coordinator and Nadeem Samuel shared their understanding impressively, with the undergraduates. He told the students about the important steps that are to be taken.
1. The patient should not give unnecessary gaps in taking the medicine and the medicine should be taken with the proper management of time.
2. A responsible man should become his caretaker or guardian.
3. The members of his family should not neglect him or send him somewhere else for the treatment. They should have a friendly and caring attitude towards him to bring some hope in his life.
4. Breast Feeding is harmless even when a woman is afflicted by this disease.
5. The Disease of Tuberculosis is curable and for the best result one has to take the medicine for 8 months and he has to be punctual in doing so without any delay. He should also consult a specialist for a regular check up to show the progress in his reports. Without the doctor's suggestion he should not discontinue the medicine.

Imran Mazher added persuasively that the man who is suffering of this disease should make the proper use of handkerchief while coughing, sneezing and spitting; as it can be effective in the open environment and can become the cause of annoyance in the lives of others. Madam Rosy Dewan and Ms Sana Javed distributed packets of juices and Lays chips amongst the students.

Mrs. Rehman, the Intermediate coordinator, thanked both organizations for providing the youth knowledge and for inculcating in their minds the awareness due to which they can lead a happy and healthy life in the society.

We then thanked Mrs. Rehman for endowing us with a chance to interrelate with the students directly and provide them with the awareness of the bitter realities (diseases) of life, and they should be tackled with courage and determination.



Report Recommended by:

Mr. Ferhan Mazher,
Chairman,
(Rays of Development Organization)

Grapple TB with enormous bludgeon of alertness persists

By: Ms Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization fact Finding Team (RFFT))

Sargodha, Pakistan (ROD): On 4th August, at 11:00am, a program was held by the co-operation of the Asia Foundation Pakistan, and The Rays of Development Organization, at Information Technology Management (ITM) Commerce Campus, University Road, Sargodha. The lectures precised in the function were associated to the resistance aligned with Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS. The function was in accordance with the time table of students. From the brilliant approaching generation fifty (50) I.com students, a lecturer Madam Lubna and Mrs. Mehboob, the principal. Both the NGOs were provided with freedom to give lectures and to guide students with liberty, about these treacherous diseases.

These NGOs have combined and taken the responsibility on their shoulders to guide students of Private schools and colleges, to lead a hale and hearty life as it is supposed that HEALTH IS WEALTH.

Nadeem Samuel and Imran Mazher from The Rays of Development Organization and Mohammad Asif the community activist and Faiz-ur-Rehman the field coordinator, from the Asia Foundation Pakistan, showed their crucial corporation in the function.

Lines printed on slogans were justified and conferred by both NGOs. First slogan marked that Tuberculosis is curable. Mohammad Asif responded to several questions, for making the conceptions of the students obvious.

The questions were as following:
1. What is Tuberculosis?
Ans: It is the disease of lungs but on certain conditions it can also effect the assisting organs of the body.
2. Can Tuberculosis spread its viruses?
Ans: Yes, it can spread it viruses when an infected patient spits, coughs or sneezes.
3. What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?
Ans: Cough prolongs three weeks or even more that that, blood comes in the spit, normally the patient suffers from temperature and the weight decreases.
4. Where can be Tuberculosis diagnosed?
Ans: It can be diagnosed from a nearby Hospital, Health and Tuberculosis Center. To diagnose the disease the sputum test is taken.
5. How can it be cured?
Ans: There is no need to get worried because National Tuberculosis Control program is started and World Health Organization has started a program named DOTS (directly observed therapy short course), due to which the patient should without any delay refer to these programs and they will provide him with a special tablets which he has to take for 8 months on a regular basis.
6. Where can is this medicine available?
Ans: This medicine is available at almost every medical store or hospital and in the Government hospitals, it is provided without any financial restriction.

Mr. Faiz-ur-Rehman the field coordinator (TAF) and Nadeem Samuel shared their understanding impressively, with the undergraduates. He told the students about the important steps that are to be taken.
1. The patient should not give unnecessary gaps in taking the medicine and the medicine should be taken with the proper management of time.
2. A responsible man should become his caretaker or guardian.
3. The members of his family should not neglect him or send him somewhere else for the treatment. They should have a friendly and caring attitude towards him to bring some hope in his life.
4. Breast Feeding is harmless even when a woman is afflicted by this disease.
5. The Disease of Tuberculosis is curable and for the best result one has to take the medicine for 8 months and he has to be punctual in doing so without any delay. He should also consult a specialist for a regular check up to show the progress in his reports. Without the doctor's suggestion he should not discontinue the medicine.

Imran Mazher added persuasively that the man who is suffering of this disease should make the proper use of handkerchief while coughing, sneezing and spitting; as it can be effective in the open environment and can become the cause of annoyance in the lives of others. Nadeem Samuel distributed the packets of juices and Lays chips amongst the students.

Mrs. Mehboob, the principal thanked both organizations for providing the youth knowledge and for inculcating in their minds the awareness due to which they can lead a happy and healthy life in the society.

We then thanked Mrs. Mehboob for endowing us with a chance to interrelate with the students directly and provide them with the awareness of the bitter realities (diseases) of life, and they should be tackled with courage and determination.



Report Recommended by:

Mr. Ferhan Mazher,
Chairman,
Rays of Development Organization)

Rehabilitation of drug addiction in Sargodha (ROD)

Written by: Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization)

The international drugs day was celebrated all over Pakistan. Different seminars were prepared by different organizations at different places.

Sargodha staff reporters: D.H.Q Hospital of Sargodha a seminar was arranged for the rehabilitation of drug addiction. D.C.O Sargodha, Sahabzada Shehriyaar Sultan was the chief guest of the function. And the function was organized under the consideration of Dr. Nasir Khan Awan, E.D.O Health. Dr. Sikandar Hayyat, In charge of that hospital, believed that usage of intoxicating and unnecessary medicines is in extensive in Pakistan. Due to which people undergo a mill of suffering. They are ignorant of consequences of such medication. Their abdomen is no less than pill mills, which is injurious for them. It is like dawdling venomous, in short, a suicide attempt. Government and private hospitals, even civil society have to unite and labor simultaneously to save country from this nuisance.

MS DHQ Dr. Amjad Iqbal said that ‘only one drug addict person can affect the whole society. Our country is being eaten up by spreading disease.’ Dr. Sarfraz Malik said, ‘260 beds should be arranged for such patients and it is necessary for the rehabilitation of drug addiction.’ EDO Dr Nasir Awan, MS DHQ Dr. Amjad Iqbal, Dr. Sikander Hayyat Waraich, Dr. Sher Mohammad and Dr. Ayesha protested against the increasing influence of drug addiction and emphasized on its rehabilitation.

From the Rays of Development; the General Secretary Rosy Dewan, Imran Mazher, Nadeem Samuel, Miss Ruby, Asher Emmanuel and Sana Akhtar showed their crucial existence in this seminar. The Asia Foundation and RAHBER Welfare Organization also showed their essential attendance.

In Sargodha, numeral people effected from drugs, grow .05 million of its population. Different NGOs and organizations assemble funds for the betterment of drug addicts, but they have done nothing and children of thousands of mothers, are affected by this cause. Children are apple of their parent’s eye and no parent can see them in anguish.

There are only 7 centers for the recuperation and stopping of drug addiction. Due to this addiction the addicts are also ensuing to become patients of AIDS. Government has not shown any high-quality performance in this matter due to which there is an increase in the addicts on a hazardous height. One center at this time is established with the help of NGO in DHQ Hospital. Other six centers are also on move with the help of NGOs but they are devoid of the conveniences as well as proper attention. Due to which these centers are not much successful.

According to the United Nation Organization, Sargodha is getting renowned because of its increase in cases of AIDS which are happening. Most of the people who are afflicted from AIDS are those who are drug addicts. Those people who insert the drowsing drugs in their body, with the help of syringes. Numberless drug addicts comprise the people who are working in workshops and children who gather garbage, because of poverty, inadequate money and discontented provisions. They use contemptible drugs to satisfy themselves as well as their appetite. They put summer bond on clothes and then burn it and inhaling it is very dangerous for the lungs as well as other organs of the body. They use Sulpher, Injections, and Heroin and Smed bond to oblige themselves. Drugs include: charas, bhang, efume, ganja, heroin, cocaine, Mari Juana, emphy timaen etc. There are three basic kinds of drugs in use:

1. Anti Depressant: Those who want satisfaction and deep slumber of sleep use them extensively. Their organs gradually are destabilized.
2. Stimulant: Some drugs are meant to create punctuality in the body. But due to these they become heart patients and on giving up this habit they face great tribulations.
3. Hallucinogens: In the beginning they are used to kill anxiety. Suddenly mind discontinues functioning and they are totally engrossed in affect of these drugs. Such people hastily arrive at their final stage of life.

The major cause of it is escalating everyday expenditures and unemployment. They don’t have proper playgrounds to stimulate their energies in some constructive manner. Reasons are the following: joblessness, poverty and discomfited, family problems, bad companies, incongruity in love, the unfulfilled desires and flight from the astringent actualities of life.

It is quite effortless to obtain drugs in Sargodha. Hameed Town, Khada Basti, Christian colony, Eidgah Road, areas of Hyderabad Town, Fatimah Jinnah Colony, Wajh community, are the focal points of supplying drugs. The price of a packet of heroin is from Rs 70 to Rs 500 which is quite reasonable. In medical stores there is a massive demand of such fascinating drugs. The medical stores runners usually without the permission slip of doctors use to vend drugs at expensive prices. Now-a-days even in such drugs rambling amalgamation is extensive. In it is assorted Balspha powder and minced lizards are mixed in drugs which results in the hasty bereavement of the aficionado.

Police arrests negligible distributor of drugs but cream of the crop is still un-arrested. Due to which the smuggling of drugs is impervious. Even police captures the gigantic smugglers, once in a blue moon who are usually released on bribery.

20 million people are affected by drugs all over the world. In Pakistan this ratio is around 55 lacs. There is 10% increase per year in the full amount of drug addicts.

According to the intellectuals, due to drug addiction a person can suffer from different kinds of physical and mental ailments. Man looses his power of his conscious. Body aches, farting and intestine problems are visible. Hands, feet or fingers swell up. Vomiting and appetite increases or dwindle in some cases. Filthy ooziness from nose and ears amplify.

No importance is given on controlling of drug addiction, whereas it bears a large sum of our nation. Day by day the number of the addicts is escalating. 67% men, 18% women, 15% children are suffering from due to this and 75% of these are aging from 18 to 35.

Our nation is collapsing and cannot get purged of such tribulations. More than 50% of people suffer due to poverty. They don’t have facilities nor do they know about their rights. They just keep on wandering in redundancy and they deem in bogus notions.

We should treat such people with additional concern, love and attention. They need our love and attention as man is a social animal. They can be helped in reviving from this suffering by not avoiding them, providing them chances to prove themselves and by giving knowledge to the youngsters so that they might not interact with such kind of depression.

Recommended by:

Ferhan Mazher,

Chairman

( Rays of Development Organization)

Wrestle TB with the support of Gigantic bludgeon of Awareness

Written by: Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization)


On 19th June, at 12:00pm to 01:30pm, a program was held by the collaboration of the Asia Foundation Pakistan and Rays of Development Organization, at Christian Girls High School, Block # 16, Khushab Road, Sargodha. The lectures précised in the function were associated to the resistance aligned with Tuberculosis. The function was in accordance with the time table of the students. From the brilliant approaching generation forty nine (49) students, teacher Nazia Sardar and Miss Khayaal Ara, the Principal, showed significance with their attendance in the function. Both the NGOs were endowed with freedom to bestow lectures and to direct students by means of liberty, about these deceitful diseases.


These NGOs have combined and taken the responsibility on their shoulders to guide students of Private schools and colleges, to lead a hale and hearty life as it is supposed that HEALTH IS WEALTH.


Nadeem Samuel and Imran Mazher from The Rays of Development Organization and Mohammad Asif and Miss Sana Javed, the community activists, and Faiz-ur-Rehman, the Field Coordinator, from the Asia Foundation Pakistan, showed their crucial conglomerate in the function.


Lines printed on slogans were justified and conferred by both NGOs. First slogan marked that Tuberculosis is curable. Faiz-ur-Rehman, the Field Coordinator, from the Asia Foundation Pakistan, countered several questions, for making the conceptions of the students obvious.
The questions were as following:
1. What is Tuberculosis?
Ans: It is the disease of lungs but on certain conditions it can also impinge on the assisting organs of the body.
2. Can Tuberculosis spread its viruses?
Ans: Yes, it can spread its bacteria when an infected patient spits, coughs or sneezes.
3. What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?
Ans: Cough prolongs three weeks or even more that that, blood comes in the spit, normally the patient suffers from temperature and the weight decreases.
4. Where can be Tuberculosis diagnosed?
Ans: It can be diagnosed from a nearby Hospital, Health and Tuberculosis Center. To diagnose the disease the spit test is taken.
5. How can it be cured?
Ans: There is no need to get worried because National Tuberculosis Control program is started and World Health Organization has started a program named DOTS (directly observed therapy short course), due to which the patient should without any delay refer to these programs and they will provide him with a special tablets which he has to take for 8 months on a regular basis.
6. Where can is this medicine available?
Ans: This medicine is available at almost every medical store or hospital and in the Government hospitals, it is provided without any financial restriction.

Mohammad Asif shared his understanding strikingly, with the undergraduates. He told the students about the important steps that are to be taken.
1. The patient should not give unnecessary gaps in taking the medicine and the medicine should be taken with the proper management of time.
2. A responsible man should become his caretaker or guardian.
3. The members of his family should not neglect him or send him somewhere else for the treatment. They should have a friendly and caring attitude towards him to bring some hope in his life.
4. Breast Feeding is harmless even when a woman is afflicted by this disease.
5. The Disease of Tuberculosis is curable and for the best result one has to take the medicine for (8) months and he has to be punctual in doing so without any delay. He should also consult a specialist for a regular check up to show the progress in his reports. Without the doctor's suggestion he should not discontinue the medicine.
Nadeem Samuel added persuasively that the man who is suffering of this disease should make the proper use of handkerchief while coughing, sneezing and spitting; as it can be effective in the open environment and can become the cause of annoyance in the lives of others.

A skit was also played by Miss Sana Javed, a social activist, and Asia Patras, a student of 10th class. In the performance, Miss Sana Javed played the part of a patient, suffering from Tuberculosis. Asia Patrass played the role of a well-informed member of society, who convinced the patient to stop entirely depending upon the spiritual cures and prayers and be realistic towards life. There should be faith and hope present in heart while going to the hospital.

When the play was over, the students were asked that 'what have they learnt from this event?'
Suneeta Rubab, the student of 10th standard, replied notably that one should be vigilant and rapid while fighting against such diseases. Though death is fatal but we all have the right to lead a healthy life and we should take benefits of the modern technologies. Ignoring them will be like turning away our face from the blessings of God.
At the end of the function the packets of juices were disseminated between the students, by Miss Sana Javed and Imran Mazher. Miss Khayaal Ara, the Principal thanked both organizations for providing the youth with wisdom and for inculcating in their minds the awareness due to which they can lead a happy and healthy life in the society.
Faiz-ur-Rehman, the Field Coordinator, thanked Miss Khayaal Ara for bequeathing them with a chance to interrelate with the students directly and provide them with the alertness of the bitter realities (diseases) of life, but when faced with courage and determination, then they become no less then the rotting buildings which can fall at anytime.


Report Recommended by:
Ferhan Mazher
Chairman
(Rays of Development Organization).

Wrestle TB with the support of Gigantic bludgeon of Awareness

Written by: Khadijah Shah (Rays of Development Organization)

On 15^th June, at 10:00am to 11:00am, a program was held by the co-operation of the Asia Foundation Pakistan and the Rays of Development Organization (ROD), at SIT (Sargodha Institute of Technology), University Road, Sargodha. This university is well-known for its 3 years Diploma in the different technologies. of Associate Engineering. The lectures précised in the function were associated to the resistance aligned with Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS. The function was in accordance with the time table of the students. From the brilliant approaching generation fifty (50) hostility, hostel Warden and Robinson Daniel, the Principal, showed elegance with his presence in the function. Both the NGOs were provided with freedom to give lectures and to guide students with liberty, about these treacherous diseases.

These NGOs have combined and taken the responsibility on their shoulders to guide students of Private schools and colleges, to lead a hale and hearty life as it is supposed that HEALTH IS WEALTH.

Nadeem Samuel and Imran Mazher from The Rays of Development Organization and Mohammad Asif the community activist, from the Asia Foundation Pakistan, showed their crucial corporation in the function.

Lines printed on slogans were justified and conferred by both NGOs. First slogan marked that Tuberculosis is curable. Mohammad Asif responded to several questions, for making the conceptions of the students obvious.

The questions were as following:

1. What is Tuberculosis?

Ans: It is the disease of lungs but on certain conditions it can also effect the assisting organs of the body.

2. Can Tuberculosis spread its Bacteria?

Ans: Yes, it can spread it bacteria are when an infected patient spits, coughs or sneezes.

3. What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?

Ans: Cough prolongs three weeks or even more that that, blood comes in the spit, normally the patient suffers from temperature and the weight decreases.

4. Where can be Tuberculosis diagnosed?

Ans: It can be diagnosed from a nearby Hospital, Health and Tuberculosis Center. To diagnose the disease the spit test is taken.

5. How can it be cured?

Ans: There is no need to get worried because National Tuberculosis Control program is started and World Health Organization has started a program named DOTS (directly observed therapy short course), due to which the patient should without any delay refer to these programs and they will provide him with a special tablets which he has to take for 8 months on a regular basis.

6. Where can is this medicine available?

Ans: This medicine is available at almost every medical store or hospital and in the Government hospitals, it is provided without any financial restriction.

Nadeem Samuel shared his understanding impressively, with the undergraduates. He told the students about the important steps that are to be taken.

1. The patient should not give unnecessary gaps in taking the medicine and the medicine should be taken with the proper management of time.
2. A responsible man should become his caretaker or guardian.
3. The members of his family should not neglect him or send him somewhere else for the treatment. They should have a friendly and caring attitude towards him to bring some hope in his life.
4. Breast Feeding is harmless even when a woman is afflicted by this disease.
5. The Disease of Tuberculosis is curable and for the best result one has to take the medicine for 8 months and he has to be punctual in doing so without any delay. He should also consult a specialist for a regular check up to show the progress in his reports. Without the doctor's suggestion he should not discontinue the medicine.

Imran Mazher added persuasively that the man who is suffering of this disease should make the proper use of handkerchief while coughing, sneezing and spitting; as it can be effective in the open environment and can become the cause of annoyance in the lives of others.

Robinson Daniel, the Principal thanked both organizations for providing the youth knowledge and for inculcating in their minds the awareness due to which they can lead a happy and healthy life in the society.

We then thanked Robinson Daniel for endow us with a chance to interrelate with the students directly and provide them with the awareness of the bitter realities (diseases) of life, but when faced with courage and determination, then they become no less then the rotting buildings which can fall at anytime.

Report Recommended by: Ferhan Mazher, Chairman (Rays of Development Organization)