Itanagar, Dec 12: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (retd) has called for a multi-pronged approach to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from the state by 2025. In a meeting with state health commissioner Pawan Kumar Sain to review the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), Parnaik stressed the need for enhanced patient support, the use of advanced technology, better diagnostic tools, and the exploration of new drugs to combat the disease.

The Governor also emphasized the importance of the special 100-day TB campaign announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging it to become a mass movement in the state. Parnaik, who has adopted several TB patients from seven districts under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, encouraged political leaders, government officials, and community leaders to adopt TB patients and contribute to the cause.

He expressed confidence that with the collective efforts of the people, Arunachal Pradesh can achieve a TB-free status. Parnaik also urged corporate houses to actively participate in the campaign and support TB patients.