journalistsagainsttb

By Jasvinder Sehgal

This is a pictorial essay on TB and these stamps date back to as far as 1940s indicating that we are grappling with a problem that refuses to go away. I have met philatelists who are of the opinion that stamps are good ambassadors for spreading awareness about TB. Recently at Villupuram in India, Tuberculosis awareness stamps worth INR 2,00,400 were released. The amount collected by the sale of the stamps would be utilized for the purpose of creating awareness among the people at large about tuberculosis, its preventive and curative aspects as well as distribution of medicines through the Self-Help Groups (SHHGs) and field workers. Such endeavors can inspire the masses also to contribute towards eradication of tuberculosis.

We are a group of journalists to whom this medium is new, so we request readers to pardon the ‘techy’ glitches we have encountered while placing the stamps. Advice on how to do this better is welcome!