Awareness Drive on “TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” at Village Padhaina

Date:31/08/2026

As part of the “TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” initiative and with reference to the special lecture on Tuberculosis awareness organized under UGC guidelines, The University Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Discipline of Radiology, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University (SBBSU), also taken the initiative to organized an awareness drive on 31/08/2026 at Village Padhiana.
A team of 30 students and 2 faculty members actively participated in the initiative. The students and faculty interacted with villagers and created awareness regarding Tuberculosis (TB), its mode of spread, causes, signs and symptoms, prevention, early diagnosis, and the importance of timely treatment.
The initiative aimed to educate the community about TB and encourage people to seek medical advice and diagnostic services at the earliest in case of suspected symptoms. The students also emphasized the importance of maintaining respiratory hygiene, covering the mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, and avoiding stigma associated with TB patients.
The awareness drive reflected the university’s commitment towards community engagement, health education, and contributing to the goal of a TB-free India.