SAMBA: The Department of General Medicine at AIIMS, Vijaypur, Jammu successfully organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day 2026. The programme was conducted under the esteemed patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Daya Nand Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu (Patron), and Prof. (Dr.) Meeta Gupta, Dean Academics, AIIMS Jammu (Co-Patron).
The event was led by Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, AIIMS Jammu (Organising Chairperson), and Dr. Kirandeep Kour, Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, AIIMS Jammu (Organising Secretary). The organizing team included Dr. Manish Ranjan (Department of Microbiology), Dr. Isha Garg (Department of Pulmonary Medicine), Dr. Taranpreet Kaur, and Dr. Ritu (Department of General Medicine).
The CME programme focused on raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing that TB affects not only the lungs but can involve multiple organ systems. Activities included a quiz competition, panel discussions, painting competition, and academic sessions covering recent advances in TB diagnosis, management, and prevention. The programme also featured a special lecture by Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Professor, Department of Medicine, GMC Jammu, on “Tuberculosis in Rheumatology Patients”, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and management in this patient population.
Speech by Prof. (Dr.) Daya Nand Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu:
In his address, Prof. Sharma highlighted that TB remains a significant public health challenge despite being preventable and curable. He emphasized India’s strong approach towards TB elimination under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making a TB-free India a national priority. Prof. Sharma acknowledged the critical role of premier institutions like AIIMS in improving TB care through timely diagnosis, treatment adherence, and community awareness. He congratulated the Department of General Medicine for organizing a comprehensive CME programme, noting that such initiatives strengthen collective efforts and reinforce the commitment of healthcare providers towards ensuring no case goes undetected and every patient receives proper care. Prof. Sharma concluded by reiterating that sustained efforts, strong systems, and dedicated teamwork are essential to achieve the goal of TB elimination, and he expressed gratitude to the organizing team and participants for their contribution.
The CME programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, residents, and students, serving as an important platform for academic exchange and reaffirming AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to public health awareness and excellence in medical education.
