Chandigarh, February 21; Today Yuvsatta in association with State TB Control Society, UT, Chandigarh organized a Street Play on TB awareness in Colony No. 4, Chandigarh.
The people, including several children, squatted on the ground in front of the Shiv Mandir while many stood at a distance and watched the members of Mask Theatre, stage a street play on tuberculosis awareness and health education. The play ‘Raja Ka Sapna’ appealed to the people not to waste their hard-earned money on alcohol and tobacco. It also warned of tuberculosis, other chest diseases & HIV/AIDS.
Giving information about the initiative Monica Bhalla & Vipin Dass from State TB Control Society, Chandigarh shared that to create awareness about this government-run, free treatment for tuberculosis available to every Indian at the centre located nearest to his residence or workplace, RNTCP carries out various awareness campaigns like street plays, puppet shows etc from time to time.
