{"id":36335,"date":"2025-02-27T16:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/rotary-club-of-mumbai-pioneers-launches-its-tb-mukt-bharat-campaign-by-targeting-public-spitting\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:36:13","slug":"rotary-club-of-mumbai-pioneers-launches-its-tb-mukt-bharat-campaign-by-targeting-public-spitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/rotary-club-of-mumbai-pioneers-launches-its-tb-mukt-bharat-campaign-by-targeting-public-spitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Club of Mumbai Pioneers launches its \u2018TB MUKT BHARAT\u2019 Campaign by Targeting Public Spitting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27:<\/strong> A new campaign launched in Mumbai is taking aim at a major public health issue: open spitting. The Pratibimb Foundation and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Pioneers, in collaboration with SafeThoo, launched the initiative in Kalyan-Dombivali, the constituency of Hon\u2019ble MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde, coinciding with his 38th birthday. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the link between open spitting and the spread of tuberculosis (TB), aligning with the national \u2018TB Mukt Bharat\u2019 movement.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are informing residents about the health risks associated with open spitting and its connection to TB transmission. A key component is the distribution of free biodegradable SafeThoo pouches, providing a responsible alternative for spit disposal.<\/p>\n

\u201cEducation is the first step towards change,\u201d\u00a0says Mrs. Manisha Kondaskar of the Pratibimb Foundation.\u00a0\u201cBy raising awareness, we aim to reduce TB infections and promote better hygiene practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rtn. Yash Shah, Charter President of the Rotary Club of Mumbai Pioneers, emphasizes the project\u2019s significance.\u00a0\u201cSpitting-free streets are a small but significant step towards a TB-free India. We\u2019re pleased to collaborate with SafeThoo, which offers a practical solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rtn. Nihar Shastri, Project Chairman & Director of Medical Services, present at the event expressed his gratitude,\u00a0\u201cThe local government has been instrumental, helping us display informational posters on public transport, including auto-rickshaws, buses, and towing vans. Their support in distributing SafeThoo pouches and educating the public has been crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fight against TB is particularly critical in India, which carries the world\u2019s highest burden of the disease. According to the World Health Organization, India accounts for roughly a quarter of global TB cases. Public health initiatives like this Mumbai campaign, which address specific transmission risks and promote behavioural change, are essential to achieving the national goal of a TB-free India.<\/p>\n

This campaign represents a localized effort with the potential for broader impact. By focusing on education and providing practical solutions, the Rotary Club of Mumbai Pioneers is contributing to the fight against TB and promoting a healthier future all year long. \u00a0 Interested to collaborate connect with these on field changemakers, write to them on\u00a0rotaryclubofmumbaipioneers@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rohan Dalmia | rohan@vinr.in\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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