Tuberculosis (TB) is primarily an illness of the respiratory system, and is spread by coughing and sneezing. Each year about 1.6 million people die from this curable disease.

Tuberculosis is a communicable, potentially deadly disease that usually affects the lungs but can attack other parts of the body as well. It is spread when a person with an active case of TB breathes out the disease-causing bacteria, which are then inhaled by another person. TB is treatable and usually curable, although new drug-resistant strains are appearing that are very difficult to treat. It is vital that TB patients faithfully follow their treatment regimen and take all medications as directed, for as long as directed, or the disease can recur in a drug-resistant form.

Tuberculosis (TB) persists as a public health problem of a serious magnitude requiring urgent attention in West Bengal specially in South Bengal. The efforts of SHIS TB control have three distinct but overlapping dimensions: humanitarian, public health and economic.

Alleviating the illness, suffering and death of individuals caused by TB is the major humanitarian concern and calls for a patient-centred approach to TB control. SHIS gives full emphasis on proper diagnosis and treatment of TB patients to decrease disease transmission within communities. During the year SHIS has developed a well organized TB control programmes, which is responsive and adaptable. Thanks to Dominique Lapierre for  this his continuous support has considerably controlled the spread of Tuberculosis by reducing mortality, morbidity and transmission of the disease, while preventing drug resistance. It no longer poses a threat to public health.

SHIS is also thankful to Dr. Zeacoumar Chanemougame and Dr. Tobias Schüeth for their role in effective controlling of Tuberculosis.