By Editorial,
Experts convened in a two-day Tuberculosis and Leprosy Summit in Kampala to address the challenges posed by these diseases and develop effective solutions on Tuesday.
Dr. Charles Olaro, the Director of Clinical Services at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the urgency of combating tuberculosis, noting that it currently claims more lives than malaria in Uganda.
He called for immediate interventions to reduce TB morbidity and mortality rates among Ugandans.
Dr. Olaro highlighted the Ministry’s innovative Community Awareness Screening Testing and Prevention initiative, which involves mobile vans conducting screenings in communities.
This approach has led to a significant increase in TB notifications, with an uptick of over 30 percent. Dr.Olaro speaking…
Dr. Stavia Turyahabwe, the Assistant Commissioner for TB and Leprosy at the Ministry of Health, echoed the success of the approach in identifying TB cases within communities.
Over 94,000 Ugandans were diagnosed with TB in 2022 through this initiative, helping to bridge the gap in disease detection. END.