A nutrition support program was launched on Wednesday at the Referral Hospital-cum-Primary Health Center in Chakai, Jamui district. This initiative was organized jointly by the Health Department, Government of Bihar, and Rise Against Hunger India, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. During the event, 32 needy TB patients received 'Rahi Meal Bags', each containing 216 fortified rice-dal meals.

ACMO Dr. Arvind Kumar, who chaired the program, emphasized the crucial role of a balanced and nutritious diet alongside medication for successful TB treatment. He stated that timely and quality nutrition significantly improves patients' health and boosts their immunity. Dr. Gayatri Kumari, the in-charge medical officer of the hospital, informed that identified TB patients would now receive regular monthly nutrition kits.

Adarsh Raj, District Program Officer of Rise Against Hunger India, mentioned that their organization, as a 'Nikshay Mitra', provides nutritional support to over 1,500 TB patients across the country annually. Several health department officials and staff, including Ayush Anand, Navneet Kumar, Sanjeet Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, and Vijay Kumar, were present at the event. This initiative is expected to help TB patients combat the disease and improve their overall health.