Nirmal: TB, leprosy diagnose tests from August 26 to Sept 2

Nirmal: TB and leprosy tests will be conducted from August 26 to September 2 under Medical and Health department, informed District Collector M Prashanthi.

Speaking at a district-level co-ordination committee meeting at her chamber here on Friday, she said the tests will start from 6 to 9.30 am and from 5.30 to 7.30 pm. After discussing the measures to prevent various diseases, the Collector told the officials concerned to organise awareness campaigns in schools, Anganwadi centers and in buses.

District Medical and Health Officer Vasanth Rao, TB and Leprosy programme officer Dr Karthik, ICDS PD Vinutna, Depo manager Anjaiah, DPRO Kareem, Dr Rajender, DPO Jai Pramod and others were present.