Important Health Education Messages

Tuberculosis is curable.

Tuberculosis is not hereditary.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease.

Tuberculosis spreads through air after coughing and spitting indiscriminately

Persistent cough for more than 2 weeks is an important symptom of tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is completely curable with regular and complete treatment.

DOTS - sure cure for TB.

Facilities for diagnosis and treatment are available free of cost at all Govt. health facilities and also at designated private facilities

Avoid spitting indiscriminately. Practice good hygienic habits