 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
News Briefs Myanmar Stresses Impossibility of Total Eradication of TBMarch 11, 2003 Despite the application of new treatment tactics, Myanmar Health Minister Kyaw Myint has expressed strong doubts about Myanmar's total eradication of TB anytime soon. Speaking last week at a meeting jointly sponsored by World Health Organization and the ministry's national TB project, the minister did tell the technical advisory group that the disease can be controlled. With the assistance of WHO, Myanmar has set up TB control centers in every township to implement the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) strategy. According to WHO, approximately 85,000 TB cases occur in Myanmar annually, with about 20,000 patients each year dying of the disease. It is reported that HIV infection among TB cases in Myanmar is 4.5 percent and 60-80 percent of AIDS cases also have TB, which is one of the challenges for TB control programs. Xinhua News Agency 03.06.03  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
|
 |
Email
Print-Friendly
Glossary
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
