ICMR-NIRT Leads World TB Day Awareness at National Institute of Siddha, Chennai
As part of World TB Day 2025, ICMR-NIRT, in collaboration with the National Institute of Siddha, organized an awareness event at Agathiyar Arangam, Tambaram, on March 28. The event featured an inaugural address by Prof. Dr. G. Senthilvel, Director (I/c), highlighting the role of Siddha nutrition in TB prevention. Mrs. Chandra Suresh, Principal Technical Officer, ICMR-NIRT, delivered the Chief Guest Address on TB awareness and prevention.
Engaging edutainment sessions, including a Villupattu by DSBR staff, a skit by the nursing team, and a TB puzzle icebreaker, made the event interactive. Mrs. Gunasundari and Mrs. Mangalambal from ICMR-NIRT led these sessions. The National Institute of Siddha organized a food basket distribution for TB patients, reinforcing the importance of nutrition in recovery. The ICMR-NIRT team also explored the outpatient and inpatient facilities, Siddha pharmacy, and museum to understand the role of Siddha in TB prevention.
