Ending Tb Requires Collective Effort From All Sectors

The Portfolio Committee on Health and Wellness in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature says it will continue to holding health authorities accountable for the effective implementation of TB control measures.

It says the measures include early diagnosis, compliance to treatment and public awareness. The committees statement comes as South Africa joins the international community in observing World TB Day.

The day highlights the urgency of eradicating tuberculosis, the worlds deadliest infectious disease.

The committees spokesperson is Ezra Letsoalo, The committee urges Gauteng residents to take responsibility for their health by seeking medical attention at the first sign of symptoms and completing their prescribed TB treatment. Ending TB requires a collective effort from all sectors, including communities, to eliminate the disease and improve public health outcomes.

To understand TB better, Dr Jean-Louis Abena, Technical Officer for Tuberculosis at the World Health Organisation Regional office for Africa as well as TB survivor, Busisiwe Beko share more: