March 23 2016, 18.57 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Bangalore, March 21, 2016: St. Martha’s Hospital is all set to celebrate World TB Day in its true spirit. In line with its mission of providing the people of Bangalore, especially the poorer sections, compassionate medical and nursing care, the hospital has been very active in its campaign in the fight against TB. As part of the World TB day celebrations this year, the hospital has meticulously planned few activities including a walkathon to raise awareness about the deadly disease on 24th March 2016, Thursday.
Spread between 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, the event has been designed to spread the message about TB in a unique yet effective way. Apart from skits by the nursing students, planned at prominent locations in the city, there is also a writing competition for students with exciting prizes and certificates for the best article. With active participation from over 300 students and volunteers, the event is sure to create the desired impact.
World Tuberculosis Day has been formulated to build public awareness about the global epidemic of Tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. As per the WHO Global Tuberculosis report 2015, TB ranks alongside HIV as a leading cause of death with about 1.5 million TB deaths in 2014. That said, there has been an overall drop of 47% in the TB death rate since 1990 and a whopping 43 million lives have been saved between 2000 and 2014 through effective diagnosis and treatment.
Speaking on organizing this event Jayakar Jerome, Director, St. Martha’s Hospital says "We are really happy to be associated with this day and hope that we can help contribute in raising awareness about TB and also in the efforts being taken to eradicate it. In line with our mission, it is definitely our contribution and service to the society. We hope that the event is a success and brings about the much needed difference."
About St. Martha’s Hospital
St. Martha’s Hospital on Nrupathunga Road was founded in 1886 by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd Order. What began with only 50 beds has today grown into a multi-specialty hospital with over 550 beds. Offering health care across all major specialities such as Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Urology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery and more, St. Martha’s Hospital has never lost sight of the fact that the underprivileged too need medical care. The hospital offers free medical care to deserving patients when needed.
