Society, despite the prevalence of ignorance and illiteracy, is still amenable to health improvement efforts if the correct approach is made. The improvement in the conditions of TB patients instills confidence in the other people in a community. Good results instill faith easily. In general, all PMSR staff have gained a good knowledge of TB, its causes and prevention. We continue to share our experience with government and private medical officers and local officials, drug companies and funding agencies.
Project needs to be continued.
However, continuing the project depends on the availability of funds from donor agencies or local resources, which are being explored. B. is a 18 year old daily wage earner hailing from a very poor family. He has discontinued his studies after the eighth standard and had learned driving to find a job as a driver. However, his plans of getting a suitable job did not materialize, as he began to develop frequent attacks of fever, cough, chest pain and loss of appetite. Casual visits to local clinics did not bring any lasting relief and his condition deteriorated day by day.