Create awareness on TB, says CMC President

CMC President Kaveramma Somanna inaugurates the World TB Day in Madikeri on Saturday.

There is a need to create awareness of the symptoms of tuberculosis, said CMC President Kaveramma Somanna.

She was speaking at the World TB day organised by the district administration and Department of Health and Family Welfare here on Saturday.

"The TB patients should not be neglected. The government pays financial assistance of Rs 500 for TB patients," she said.

District TB control officer A C Shivakumar said that tuberculosis spreads from individual to individual and one needs to be cautious of it.

District surgeon Dr Jagadeesh said that the TB patients should be identified and treated.