2024-03-23 12:59:00
Vavunia Tuberculosis Control Medical Officer K. Chandrakumar said that three people died of tuberculosis in Vavunia last year and 58 people were found to be sick.
He said this while speaking at a press conference held today (23) in Vavuniya.
And this time we will be able to end tuberculosis, he said that World Tuberculosis Day will be commemorated on March 24.
The third disease
In this regard, he further commented that as far as Sri Lanka is concerned, 62 people out of one lakh should be identified as tuberculosis patients. However, up to 4,000 people remain unaccounted for.
It is the third leading cause of death in the country.
Cough for more than two consecutive weeks, fever in the evening, loss of appetite, loss of weight, discharge of blood with phlegm. If such symptoms appear, it may be tuberculosis.
way to die
If you have the above symptoms, you can find this disease by going to the nearest public hospital and getting a simple smear test done free of charge.
A person with TB can be completely cured if they receive medication with direct observation for six months.
There is no need to fear about it. He said failure to take treatment can lead to serious complications and death.
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