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Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, through the Division of Tuberculosis, joins hands with the Tuberculosis Suppression Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage. along with the Chest Disease Institute, Department of Health, Bangkok and Fujifilm Company Organize a campaign activity “End Tuberculosis, We Can Do It” on International Tuberculosis Day 2024 by expediting the search for tuberculosis patients. and latent tuberculosis To be introduced into the treatment process according to the standards and guidelines for tuberculosis control in Thailand. Aiming for the goals of the End TB Strategy in 2035
Today (21 March 2024) at the Tuberculosis Suppression Association, Phahonyothin, Bangkok. Professor of Honor Dr. Songkram Subcharoen, Chairman of the Central Committee Tuberculosis Suppression Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage presiding over the ceremony along with Professor Emeritus Dr. Attha Nana, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Tuberculosis Suppression Association. Expert doctor, Department of Disease Control Director of the Tuberculosis Division Representative of the Institute of Chest Diseases Health Department representative Bangkok and partners in the End Tuberculosis Network, both public and private sectors Participated in the opening ceremony of the campaign “End Tuberculosis, We Can Do It” on International Tuberculosis Day 2024.
Professor of Honor Dr. Songkram Subcharoen, Chairman of the Central Committee The Tuberculosis Suppression Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, presiding over the ceremony, said that tuberculosis is still a contagious disease that is a dangerous killer. Each day, more than 4,000 people will die from tuberculosis and nearly 30,000 people will fall ill with tuberculosis every day. As for Thailand, in the year 2023, the World Health Organization has estimated that There are 111,000 new cases of tuberculosis per year and more than 12,000 tuberculosis-related deaths per year, which are very high numbers. Although this disease can be prevented and treated
Professor of Honor Dr. Songkhram continued on behalf of the Thai Tuberculosis Suppression Association under the Royal Patronage. have always been aware of this problem and has continued the work of ending tuberculosis according to His Majesty’s wishes. In His Majesty King Mahiladhibet Adulyadej Vikrom Praboromrajchanok In the mission to fight tuberculosis By supporting cooperation with medical and public health officials. and other organizations with similar objectives in treating, controlling, preventing and eliminating tuberculosis. By the Tuberculosis Suppression Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage There are established procedures: 1) Promote and support diagnostic activities. and treatment of tuberculosis patients. 2) Cooperate in public health, prevention and control of tuberculosis. 3) Cooperate in research on tuberculosis. and disseminate knowledge about tuberculosis to various multidisciplinary groups; 4) promote and support communication and public relations, health education, and knowledge about tuberculosis to the public; and 5) other operations. which will bring benefits to the people and the country
Professor Emeritus Dr. Atth Nana, Executive Chairman of the Thai Tuberculosis Suppression Association under the Royal Patronage, said that March 24 of every year is World Tuberculosis Day (World TB Day). The World Health Organization and the International Federation of Organizations Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases and related organizations Let us help campaign together against tuberculosis. and remind people around the world to be aware that tuberculosis is still spreading around the world, and every year the Tuberculosis Suppression Association There will be campaign activities on International Tuberculosis Day for the year 2024, organized by the Tuberculosis Suppression Association and the Tuberculosis Division, Department of Disease Control, Institute of Chest Diseases, Department of Health, Bangkok. and Fujifilm Company have jointly organized a campaign activity “End Tuberculosis, We Can Do It” on International Tuberculosis Day 2024 on March 21, 2024 at Prasarnmit Hospital, Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, Phahon Yothin Road, Bangkok, with X-ray service activities by mobile digital x-ray vehicle and ultra-portable Microbiology level (Xpert MTB/RIF assay) various health checks including lung function tests Measure body mass index (BMI), measure blood pressure and provide knowledge about tuberculosis to various at-risk groups of people. and interested citizens
Dr. Phlin Kamonwan, a qualified doctor from the Department of Disease Control. and Vice President of the Association for the Suppression of Tuberculosis said that although the medical and public health communities around the world have made efforts to end tuberculosis, With heavy control of the epidemic But it seems that it still cannot achieve its goals. Since TB patients do not have access to appropriate screening and treatment, it is therefore important to expedite the detection of TB patients so they can receive treatment. Therefore, it is considered an important measure used to fight the tuberculosis problem in Thailand. By emphasizing continuous proactive screening in all risk groups. By means of chest x-ray for preliminary screening. If abnormalities that are suspected to lead to tuberculosis are found It will be sent for a sputum test to confirm the results. Nowadays, with innovation and advanced medical technology Therefore, it was invented to be a more effective screening device and tool. The FDR Including providing convenience to at-risk groups. By working with the AI processing system, it answers the needs of the proactive patient screening system. Helps reduce inspection time and facilitate and increase efficiency in screening for tuberculosis.
Dr. Kraisorn Tothapthieng, Director of the Tuberculosis Division, gave closing remarks. The Ministry of Public Health, Department of Disease Control, through the Tuberculosis Division, is the center for driving strategic operations towards the goal of ending tuberculosis in Thailand in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. : SDGs) by 2030, which is in line with the End TB Strategy in 2035, which will focus on 5 important strategies: 1) Accelerate search and diagnosis. TB patients and drug-resistant TB patients 2) improve care for TB patients and drug-resistant TB patients 3) expedite the diagnosis and treatment of latent TB 4) strengthen the TB operations support system and 5) drive research and Innovation in tuberculosis All of this we can do. bring hope and build on success However, the incidence of tuberculosis in Thailand has not decreased at all. Therefore, in order to end the tuberculosis problem of the country in accordance with the goal of ending tuberculosis of the national action plan, We are network partners Agencies in every sector, every level, both within the Ministry of Public Health Agencies outside the Ministry of Public Health various university sectors, private organizations, as well as the general public Including the media We must cooperate in every possible way. To end tuberculosis Which will lead to the highest goal (Vision) which is TB-Free Thailand For TB-Free World “Thailand free from tuberculosis. For a Tuberculosis-Free World” Next, people can ask for more information at the Tuberculosis Division, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, call 0 2212 2279, the Tuberculosis Division Facebook page, or the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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Information from: Tuberculosis Division/Risk Communication Office, Department of Disease Control
March 21, 2024
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