CME on World Tuberculosis Day
The CME on World Tuberculosis Day was organized by the Department of General Medicine at Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute (SCMCH & RI), Channapatna. The event was held on 8th April 2026 at 9:00 AM in the ACS Auditorium.
The CME was conducted under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB!” and brought together faculty, students, and healthcare professionals to discuss advances in TB diagnosis, management, and elimination strategies. The program was accredited with 1 KMC credit point for registered delegates. The sessions highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, integration of modern technologies, and collaborative efforts in line with the WHO’s End TB strategy, reinforcing the institution’s commitment toTB elimination.
Dr. Pallavi G S, Assistant Professor from the Department of Microbiology, delivered a comprehensive talk in the CME on “From Smear to Smart Systems: AI and Newer Advances in Tuberculosis Diagnosis” between 09:15 and 10:00 AM. She began by contextualizing the global burden of tuberculosis, noting that TB remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent and continues to challenge public health systems worldwide. Linking her presentation to the WHO’s End TB Strategy, she emphasized that early, accurate, and universal diagnosis is one of the cornerstones for achieving TB elimination targets.
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