29.03.2025 | Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing
Theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”

World Tuberculosis Day is observed globally to raise awareness about TB and to call for unified efforts in eradicating it as a public health threat. The 2025 observance emphasized the urgent need for commitment, investment, and actionin TB prevention, treatment, and control.

Program Highlights

Welcome Address: Delivered by Dr. Sarayu Priya, Principal, Dr. Jeyasekharan College of Nursing.
Guest Lecture & Presentation:Dr. Sheya, Medical Officer, TB Cell, Aasaripallam, presented an informative PowerPoint session on:
- Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
- Objectives of the National TB Programme
- Current strategies for diagnosis and management
- Recent updates and emerging trends in TB control
Quiz Programme: Conducted for nursing students to reinforce learning; winners were recognized and appreciated.
Guest Honour: Dr. Sheya was felicitated by the college.
Vote of Thanks: Proposed by Dr. Sarayu Priya, Principal.

Program Schedule (At a Glance)

Time	Activity	Facilitator/Presenter
10:00 AM	Welcome Address	Dr. Sarayu Priya, Principal
10:15 AM	PowerPoint Presentation on Tuberculosis	Dr. Sheya, Medical Officer, TB Cell
11:15 AM	Quiz Programme	Faculty & Student Coordinators
11:45 AM	Guest Honour & Vote of Thanks	Dr. Sarayu Priya

Community Impact

The session provided clear insights into TB control strategies and motivated students to actively contribute towards awareness and prevention. The quiz enhanced participation and retention of key concepts, and the collaborative effort with the TB Cell reinforced the importance of public–academic partnerships in combating communicable diseases.

Staff In-Charge: