World TB Day 2026
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Malabar Medical College Hospital, Calicut observed World TB Day 2026 with a scientific program for Postgraduates and House Surgeons on 24th March 2026.
The session included talks by faculty members covering key aspects of Tuberculosis:
- Evolution of TB – Dr. P.T. James
- Drug-Sensitive TB – Dr. Rejna Dilnath
- Drug-Resistant TB – Dr.Durga Balagopalan
- Extrapulmonary TB – Dr. Harsha P.V.
- Pediatric TB – Dr. Aswani Prabha
The program aimed to update trainees on current diagnostic, treatment, and management strategies in line with national TB elimination goals. It concluded with an interactive discussion.