Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Tuberculosis


Its World TB day today. Our country continues to have the largest number of people living - and dying of tuberculosis.

The BBC website has a powerful set of photos about TB in Mumbai, which can be seen by clicking: here.

We are blessed with a government health system that does provide free TB medications. We have the skills to control this disease. The love of God compels us to love our neighbours - even those with TB - as ourselves. We as Christ-followers are the very body of our Lord - His hands and feet in our nation.

What is stopping us from reaching out more?