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This blog is created to raise awareness about the importance and value of libraries among the people of our country, special importance is given to exhibit contribution of health science librarians in health and social care within institutions and in nation building.
The health science librarians provide information resources to support health care. They encourage widespread use of health information among doctors, medical students, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers and researchers.
The technological advancement has enabled libraries to move beyond the four walls of a building, as a result, we, the librarians strive to meet the health information needs of a larger community and try to amend health information delivery at every region, so that people live better, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tuberculosis Control programme
In India two deaths occur every three minutes from tuberculosis (TB). But these deaths can be prevented with proper care and treatment.The WHO-recommended Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) strategy for controlling Tuberculosis (TB). It was launched formally as Revised National TB Control programme (RNTCP) in India in 1997 after pilot testing from 1993-1996.
To read more visit the site that provides information about tuberculosis and its control TBC India

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