Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Madurai organized World TB Day 2026 program. Prof (Dr) Prashant Lavania (President), Prof (Dr) M Hanumantha Rao (Executive Director) & Dr Subitha B (Vice Principal, GMC Ramanathapuram) graced the inauguration A TB-themed quiz for II MBBS (2024 batch) was conducted by Dept of Microbiology, AIIMS Madurai Prelims on 18 Mar & finals on 24 Mar 2026 Students participated enthusiastically. Top 2 teams won prizes; spot quiz winners received medals Dr Mangayarkarasi V (Prof & HOD, Microbiology) delivered a lecture on “Advanced Diagnostic Methods in TB” Dr P Chitra Rajalakshmi (Prof & HOD, SRM Trichy) spoke on “TB Control & Elimination: National & Global Outlook” Microbiology faculty were appreciated.