The Western Cape Department of Health says it would now give Tuberculosis the same amount of attention – afforded to Covid-19 – to better fight the disease.
The province this week launched its TB Emergency Response Plan which will make use of technology (like SMS’s and a soon-to-be-launched TB dashboard) – and other interventions – to more aggressively fight the occurrence and spread of the lung-disease.
Head of Health, Dr. Keith Cloete says this multi-sectoral plan would also include fighting the stigma, attached to TB.
Cloete says the plan will encourage patients to be more involved in their treatment and recovery.
WATCH 👉Press Briefing on the Western Cape Government TB Response Plan 📢https://t.co/rwvfRbjtZw pic.twitter.com/nXeHL9Cb42
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) April 28, 2021
1/3 I am pleased today to launch the WC Gov’s multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in the WC. This followed my commitment on World TB Day to report back on our fully-fledged action plan within one month ➡️ https://t.co/tQ01eYnjwv pic.twitter.com/WiUGkhNevH
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) April 28, 2021
