Imphal: Pherzawl District Health Society kicked off an intensive tuberculosis screening drive today in Parbung A. The mobile medical unit, known as MMU 004, is handling the operation. It includes a medical officer, doctors, nurses, an X-ray technician, a lab technician, an ASHA facilitator, and an ASHA worker. They are checking 30 people each day.
Health officials prioritized vulnerable groups for this mission. The list includes the elderly, smokers, diabetics, alcohol users, malnourished individuals, and immunocompromised patients. The team integrates these screenings with their usual medical rounds. According to the District Health Society, the move aims to "strengthen early detection of tuberculosis and extend healthcare services to vulnerable communities of the district."
The mobile unit maintains a tight schedule through the end of the month. They visit Parbung B on November 12 and Parbung C on November 13. Next, the team heads to Lungthulien A on November 16 and 17, followed by Lungthulien B on November 18 and 19. Taithu follows on November 20 and 21. Damdiei gets coverage from November 23 to 25. The drive finishes with Pherzawl A on November 26 and 27, and Pherzawl B on November 28 and 30.
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