Vinnicchina: "Together we will stop tuberculosis!" (photo)
Under this name on March 20 in the press center of the Department of information activities and communications with the public RSA held a press-conference dedicated to the celebration of the world day of struggle against tuberculosis. Problems and prospects of overcoming tuberculosis in the region was discussed by representatives of the health Department of the Vinnytsia regional state administration, experts of the Vinnytsia regional health Center, regional specialists, TB specialists, representatives of public organizations. The purpose of the event was to draw public attention to the problem of tuberculosis and increased public awareness regarding infectious diseases, risk factors, correct lifestyle for its prevention, and promotion of preventive measures and the importance of early diagnosis and professional treatment "In recent years, there has been a downward trend in the incidence of new TB cases in the territory of the Vinnytsia region", - said Nina Potter – Deputy chief physician, POSTMO "Phthisiology" – the head of regional center of Mio Experts note that in Vinnytsia region, the incidence of new tuberculosis cases has increased. The increase was due to an increase in the number of extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis, which was diagnosed for the first time, and it is: bone-joint, tuberculosis of the eye, peripheral lymph nodes. Also, experts discussed peculiarities of tuberculosis, noted the importance of early diagnosis of tuberculosis. The importance of the role of primary care said Alla Gaydash, chief specialist of the Department of preventive and curative care for children's population DOSES yeah. Was actively discussed by the participants of the press conference and the problem of tuberculosis in children. Tatyana Bondarenko stressed the need for vaccination against tuberculosis. It's key to a healthy life of every citizen of our country. "Only joint efforts of doctors and parents can reduce the risk of developing tuberculosis. And for this it is imperative to vaccinate children," said Tatyana Bondarenko. This was reported in the Vinnytsia regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
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