World Doctors' Day to be observed today
The theme calls on society to recognise not just the doctors' efforts but also their humanity and need for support.
Professor and head of the department of Pulmonary Medicine at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj, Dr Tariq Mahmood said, "As we celebrate Doctors' Day, it's more than just a time to honour doctors— it's a moment to reflect on the silent, life-threatening diseases that affect millions of Indians every year.
Among the most serious of these are lung diseases, especially Tuberculosis (TB), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
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He said that Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infections in India. It affects children, adults, elderly and especially people whose immunity is low — like those with diabetes, kidney disease or poor nutrition. Even after the infection is treated, some patients are not completely healthy.
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This is called post-TB lung disease — and it leads to breathlessness, long-term cough, reduced stamina and tiredness.
He, however, said the Nikshay Poshan Yojana gives Rs 1,000 per month to TB patients to help them buy nutritious food, as better food helps in better recovery.
He also claimed that people and organisations are coming forward to 'Adopt-a-TB-Patient' — providing food, support, and motivation. He, meanwhile, said that there is new hope in TB treatment. The new BPaL regimen is a shorter, safer, and all-tablet treatment for drug-resistant TB. Now, they can recover in just six to nine months, with fewer side effects.
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