Directorate of Health Services

An awareness stall under the #TBMuktBharat 100 Days Campaign was showcased at the Block SHG Mela organized by CD Block Prothrapur, featuring videos on campaign activities alongwith Ayushman Arogya Shivir

38 Gram Panchayats and 18 Tribal Villages Declared TB Mukt in Andaman & Nicobar Islands for the year 2025

State launch of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Sri Vijaya Puram on #WorldTBDay2026. Dr Sachin Shinde highlighted advances in TB care - stressed sustained, community-driven efforts Dr P Lal outlined active screening, AI-enabled outreach health camps & Nikshay Mitra support

67-yr-old woman with rare appendix cancer (mucinous adenocarcinoma) successfully treated via advanced keyhole surgery at GB Pant Hospital by Dr Saji Vargheese & Dr Anis Akhtarkhavari with anesthesia by Dr Narayan. Patient recovered well advanced cancer care now in the A&N Islands

Cochin Shipyard Limited, launches Nutritional Support for 50 TB Patient Families in Andaman & Nicobar Islands under #PradhanMantriTBMuktBharatAbhiyan, in partnership with Sewa International — strengthening India’s mission for a TB-free nation.

A life-saving milestone at GB Pant Hospital, SVP, Team led by Dr. Saji Vargheese, with anesthesia support by Dr. Narayan R, successfully performed thoracoscopic repair of a life-threatening congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a 1-day-old neonate. Quality care ensured under ABPMJAY

Successfully performed thoracoscopic repair of Left Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 1-day-old neonate. One week later, discharged today by A&N Health Department. A win for neonatal care. 👶✨

DHS, A&N Administration organized a 5-day training on Adolescent Friendly Health Services under RKSK for ANMs & CHOs, expanding adolescent care beyond Sexual & Reproductive Health to include nutrition, mental health, NCDs, injury & violence prevention, & substance misuse.

Nutrition is key to TB recovery. Under #TBMuktBharatAbhiyaan, Canara Bank joined as #NikshayMitra, providing nutritional support to 50 TB patients in South Andaman for 1 year. Collective efforts strengthen India’s march towards #TBFreeIndia.

Awareness session on Tuberculosis conducted for school students of the A&N Islands, empowering young minds with knowledge on TB prevention, early symptoms, and the importance of a TB-free future.

Awareness session on Tuberculosis conducted for school students of the A&N Islands, empowering young minds with knowledge on TB prevention, early symptoms, and the importance of a TB-free future.

Orientation training on Adult BCG Vaccination was held on 13.12.2025 at CHC Nancowrie under the supervision of (Lt. Col.) Dr. Nirmal Kumar Bajpai, with sessions on eligibility, administration & field-level implementation for ANMs, CHOs, MPHWs and ASHAs.

A one-day orientation on Adult BCG Vaccination under NTEP was held on 13/12/2025 at BJR Hospital, Car Nicobar. Sessions covered TB overview, Adult BCG guidelines, AEFI surveillance & planning, with participation from NTEP staff and field functionaries.

State TB Officer, A&N Islands visited Health & Wellness Centres at Arong & Kakana, Car Nicobar, interacting with TB patients and medical staff for supervision & monitoring under the #TBMuktBharatAbhiyan—strengthening grassroots TB care and support.

State TB Officer, A&N Islands visited the TB Ward at BJR Hospital, Car Nicobar, interacting with TB patients and medical staff for supervision & monitoring under the #TBMuktBharatAbhiyan—reinforcing quality care and a shared commitment to a TB-free India.

State TB Officer, A&N Islands visited Car Nicobar, interacting with TB patients at their homes for supervision & monitoring under the #TBMuktBharatAbhiyan—strengthening care, support, and commitment to a TB-free India.

Training on Vector Borne Diseases & Leprosy held from 8–11 Dec at AYUSH Hospital, Junglighat by DHS & SHS, SVP. 19 MOs from across the islands attended. Dr H.M. Siddaraju, DHS was Chief Guest. Experts from DHS, ICMR-RMRC & ANIIMS led the sessions.

Nikshay Shivir organised at Community Hall Rabindra Nagar. 113 Chest X-rays conducted for vulnerable groups under the supervision of the Medical Officer, Primary Health Center, R.K. Pur using Hand Held X-Ray machine. #TBMuktBharat #HealthForAll