Gautam Budh Nagar: Health department holds TB medicine drive

Over 50 TB patients received nutrition kits designed to enhance immunity and complement their ongoing medical treatment, officials said

Published on: Jul 11, 2025, 09:14:58 IST

By Maria Khan

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Noida: To support tuberculosis (TB) patients with essential nutrition and reinforce treatment adherence, a medicine distribution drive was conducted at the Gautam Budh Nagar chief medical officer’s office in Sector 39 on Thursday.

The programme, held on the directions of DM Manish Kumar Verma and under the guidance of the CMO, was organised in collaboration with a Ghaziabad-based NGO. (HT Photos)

Over 50 TB patients received nutrition kits designed to enhance immunity and complement their ongoing medical treatment, officials said.

“Recovery from TB requires discipline. Patients must take their medicines regularly and complete the full course. Nutrition helps the body heal, but it works best when paired with timely medication,” said CMO Dr Narendra Kumar at the event.

The programme, held on the directions of DM Manish Kumar Verma and under the guidance of the CMO, was organised in collaboration with a Ghaziabad-based NGO.

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Maria Khan
Senior Correspondent, Hindustan Times. Reports on district administration, health, civic issues, and environmental concerns in Noida and Greater Noida. Graduated from MJP Rohilkhand University in 2015 and started career in journalism in 2016, at The Times of India, UP West (Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad and Sambhal) where reported on a range of issues including crime and politics till November 2021. Working with Hindustan Times since June, 2023.Read More

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