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March 10, 2025
COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
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The Fight to End Tuberculosis in Pakistan
Tuberculosis is a public health challenge in Pakistan, and unfortunately, the country is fifth among high-burden countries for TB. An estimated 608,000 new TB cases emerge every year.
Listen to Dr. Sabira Tahseen, Advisor, National TB Reference Laboratory, National Tuberculosis Control Programme, and Dr. Faisal Siraj, Deputy National Coordinator, Common Management Unit, National TB Programme discuss the challenges the country faces, including access to TB service delivery and the need for increased awareness of the disease and treatment options in the community. “Now it’s our responsibility to reach these people,” says Dr. Tahseen.
Tahseen, Siraj, and Dr. Adeel Tahir, Director Mercy Corps Pakistan, also discuss the major changes in TB diagnostics in the last 10 years, including improved diagnostic capabilities and facilities in the country. Watch the video to learn more about how these changes are impacting the disease burden in the country.
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