TB sufferers on the rise in Donggala

TB sufferers on the rise in Donggala

PALU, Central Sulawesi: The number of people in Donggala suffering from tuberculosis has increased by more than 120 percent to 341 over the last ten months from 150 in the same period in 2000.

The local health ministry office is currently investigating the social and medical factors behind the rapid spread of the disease in the community.

A team has been deployed to provide medical treatment to those afflicted with tuberculosis as well to give information on how to help prevent the spread of the disease.

Frachrin, a physician in Donggala, asked people who were afflicted with the disease, to visit public health centers to receive medication.

"The disease should no longer be a threat as tuberculosis sufferers can receive free medication at public health centers," he said. --Antara