Fujifilm India donates TB Detection Machines to District TB Officers in Anguri, Kutch and Wayanad

• Fujifilm also provided nutrition support in the tribal-heavy Wayanad district of Kerala.

National, 20 May, 2022: To strengthen the government efforts in eradicating Tuberculosis in India, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd, a leader in diagnostic imaging and medical system technology, recently donated one Truenat machine in Kutch, 1 CB NAAT Machines in Waynad, and 1 CBNAAT machine in Amguri, for detection of TB to the district TB officers of Kutch (Gujarat), Wayanad (Kerala), and Amguri (Assam). Along with the devices, Fujifilm also provided nutrition support through Rice, Salt, Daal, Gram (legumes), and Oil in the Wayanad district of Kerala. The company intends to raise TB awareness

and help identify those with TB symptoms among the most disadvantaged and underprivileged people in society.

Every year, hundreds of patients abandon their TB treatment regimen due to concerns about TB medicine side effects and the loss of pay when they miss work due to side effects. With the support of a dry ration, some patients will reconsider going back into treatment. The dry ration will be primarily provided to chosen TB patients from low-income families in need of nutrition assistance. Rice, dal, gram, oil, salt, and other staples are intended to be included in a monthly dry ration kit, which will be altered from location to site based on community preferences. This monthly donation will be made for a period of six months after the project begins, along with their medicines, during the patients’ follow-up at the district TB centre.

TB is a completely curable disease. However, a delay in diagnosing it increases the chance of death and spreads the disease. TB is a severe disease but can be cured completely if treated for at least six months with the approved four-drug combination.

Fujifilm established in 1934 has believed in Innovation and creation of new values through leading edge and proprietary technologies. Fujifilm, as a firm believer in innovation, continues to work hard to provide consumers with the best products and services. Beginning as Japan's pioneering photographic film maker, Fujifilm has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials and other high-tech areas. Fujifilm is continuously working towards early detection of disease and generating awareness among the general public by conducting awareness programs, for promoting TB and Cancer screening.