73 Employees screened at TB and NCD Health Camp organised by BMO Khaltse

KHALTSE: A total of 73 government employees from various departments underwent health screening during a Tuberculosis (TB) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Screening Camp organised by the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse, on Monday under the “Jan Jan Ka Rakhe Dhyaan – TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.”

The screening camp was organised in accordance with the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Kunzes Angmo, with the objective of promoting early detection of tuberculosis and common non-communicable diseases while strengthening preventive healthcare services among government employees.

Medical teams conducted tuberculosis screening alongside examinations for non-communicable diseases, including hypertension and diabetes. Participants also received health counselling on preventive care, healthy lifestyle practices and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.

Officials said the initiative was aimed at improving early disease detection and encouraging regular health check-ups to facilitate effective management of communicable and lifestyle-related illnesses.

The Health Department reiterated its commitment to advancing the objectives of the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan while expanding preventive healthcare initiatives across District Sham. It also appreciated the participation of employees from different government departments in the screening programme.

The Block Medical Officer urged all eligible individuals to undergo regular medical examinations to enable early diagnosis and timely treatment of diseases, thereby improving long-term health outcomes.

Officials further informed that the next TB and NCD Screening Camp will be organised at the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Saspol, on August 4 for government employees of Tehsil Saspol as part of the scheduled outreach programme.