The Meeting was held in the Nagra Shrine Hall, in
Khambhat on 10th November
2017. There were representatives from
SMC (School Managing Committee), Nurses (FHW) Field Health Workers),
SHGs (Self Help Groups), Village Leaders, Teachers, Mahila Mandals and masons,
painters, akik –stone polishing workers, etc.
Questions
concerning Tuberculosis and Silicosis – which is caused by inhalation of dust
particles from polishing Akik stones, were discussed and solved.
Prevention of
Silicosis was discussed and the use of goggles and masks during work were
encouraged. They would be supplied freely by the PHC responsible for Silicosis.
All the
participants returned having resolved to work to stop Tuberculosis and
Silicosis, by helping to diagnose cases, counsel them and motivate them to take
the treatment which is available freely.