Free comp for chest diseases starts tomorrow in Sana'a City
Sana'a - Saba:
The Ministry of Health and Environment, represented by the National Program for Tuberculosis and Chest Disease Control, will launch a free medical camp for tuberculosis and chest diseases tomorrow, Monday, in the capital, Sana'a, coinciding with World Tuberculosis Day, under the slogan "Yes, We Can Eliminate Tuberculosis."
Dr. Ihab Al-Saqqaf, Director General of the National Tuberculosis Control Program, explained to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the camp, which will be held at the Tuberculosis Hospital in Al-Jarda, over three days, aims to detect tuberculosis and chest diseases early to ensure effective treatment.
It also aims to raise community awareness about the dangers of tuberculosis, its transmission methods, and ways to prevent it.
He pointed out that the camp will work on accurate diagnosis using the latest equipment and laboratory tests, and will provide free treatment for discovered cases in accordance with international protocols.
Dr. Al-Saqqaf confirmed the participation of a select group of consultants and specialists in chest and respiratory diseases, noting that the camp targets cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and chest infections.
The camp also targets cases of respiratory infections, those in contact with tuberculosis patients, and those suffering from a persistent cough for more than two weeks, a high temperature, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.
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