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)