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Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant Launches Extensive TB Awareness Campaign

Published on: March 28, 2024

Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant Launches Extensive TB Awareness Campaign

Students of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences raise awareness amongst people through poster exhibitions

People made aware by the Department of Community Medicine in Doiwala, Kudkawala, and Gauharimafi

On the occasion of World TB (Tuberculosis) Day, Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant launched a major awareness campaign. Students from the hospital’s Respiratory and Chest Diseases Department, Community Medicine Department, and Paramedical College informed the present people about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of TB through a poster exhibition.

The Deputy Superintendent of Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant, Dr. RS Saini, and the Department Head, Dr. Rakhi Khanduri, jointly inaugurated the awareness camp. Dr. Saini stated that the reason behind observing World TB Day is to make people aware of the seriousness of this disease. Department Head, Dr. Rakhi Khanduri, mentioned that this year’s World TB Day theme is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ Various activities including poster exhibitions, quizzes, seminars, etc., were organized on this occasion. Dr. Sushant Khanduri, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Rahul Gupta, and others assisted in the coordination during the event.

Malnutrition a Major Cause of TB
Dr. Rakhi Khanduri of Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant said that the lack of adequate food is a major cause of TB or tuberculosis in India. Malnourished people are four times more likely to contract TB compared to healthy individuals. Discontinuing medication during treatment can lead to severe TB.

Free Distribution of Nutrition Kits to 300 TB Patients Every Month
Under the Prime Minister’s TB-free India campaign run by the Government of India, Swami Rama Himalayan University has adopted 300 TB patients. 300 patients from Doiwala, Haridwar, and Rishikesh are being provided with free nutrition kits every month, along with support in testing and treatment.

Symptoms of TB could include – cough, fever, chest pain, breathing problems, bloody phlegm, weight loss, and loss of appetite

Prevention from TB- Boost the immune system, avoid crowded places, stay away from pollution, dust-smoke, and contaminated air, TB patients should meet others wearing a mask

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.