WHO calls for scaling up access to testing and treatment of TB
The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its latest set of guidelines for combating tuberculosis, has recommended scaling up access to testing and treatment for the disease, especially among groups who are at risk, such as children and people with HIV.
The recommendations also include two new shorter treatment regimens for latent TB infection (LTBI).
WHO issues new recommendations calling for accelerated uptake of testing and treatment for tuberculosis prevention https://t.co/vzIeqAyCKL #EndTB pic.twitter.com/xh7uMCmKev
— WHO (@WHO) February 23, 2018
The move is aimed at expanding access to testing and care for people with LTBI as they may develop active tuberculosis in the future if they do not receive appropriate treatment.
We see great potential of digital technology in not only supporting clinical care in the hospital settings but also enabling primary care providers to identify & treat patients, suffering from neglected diseases such as leprosy and tuberculosis at the community level.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 21, 2018
The global health body said health practitioners have to prioritise testing and treatment of people living with HIV and children under the age of five who have been in contact with people who …read more
