Global war against TB
A few months back, the World Health Organisation had called
for the first United Nations General Assembly session on the disease. The global fight against Tuberculosis must
be won.
India has the highest TB burden in the world. For an effective fight against
TB, the control programme needs to be aware of every single patient diagnosed,
and offer treatment to all. The
crisis has been aggravated with the disease becoming more expensive and
difficult to treat and the number of people with drug-resistant forms
increasing. Only sustained action on
several fronts can help bring TB under check.
The problem in India is our population and lack of hygiene.
All big and small cities are crowded and drainage system is disgraceful. This
is the main reason for eruption and spreading of diseases. When funds are
allocated in the budget to clean up and improve amenities - these funds
invariably go into the pockets of corrupt politicians and corrupt contractors
who are given the job to improve facilities and amenities.
We are one of the nations who least care about health. Countries which are newly developed like
South Korea concentrate on the issues of health, food, transport etc.
separately and try to take steps. Even China does the same .They talk less and
do more. They love in the real sense. Here we limit to slogans.
India
ranks first in TB, Cancer, Diabetes, Malaria and many other diseases. We find
TB is curable. But our situation is different according to UN reports. What is happening
to the budgets and allocations? The record of TB suggest the dishonesty in
dealing with the situation. India need to change the attitude. Simple
declaration is not enough. TB germs mutate and become resistant very fast.
Every step taken to avert the incident of TB in India is
highly appreciable, but utmost care and vigilance should be spent on the
implementation of these drives. Advertising the health care practices through
various media will motivate people to change their lifestyle. A healthy body
and mind will create healthy environment. Let us hope TB will some day near
reach its end.
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