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The Center for Communicable Diseases (CDC) of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has detected nearly 11,500 people for tuberculosis (TB) in 2018. In recognition of World Tuberculosis Day, celebrated on March 24, the medical director of CDC said the organization is continuing its efforts to educate TB as part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease.
"The CDC is the first hospital in the region dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. In 2018, we examined nearly 11,500 tuberculosis patients who had been referred from primary health care facilities, primary health care centers, the Medical Commission, private hospitals and Qatar. Red Crescent health centers, "said Dr. Muna Al Maslamani, medical director of the CDC.
In 2018, 1,121 people were admitted to the CDC's specialized services for tuberculosis, an increase of over 70% over 2017. Dr. Al Maslamani said that the increase in the number of TB patients resulted from the country's growing population and increased awareness of the disease.
Tuberculosis remains an epidemic in most parts of the world, causing nearly 1.7 million deaths each year, mainly in developing countries. The contagious infectious disease usually attacks the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, including the brain and spine. A type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis is responsible for the disease.
In recognition of World Tuberculosis Day, CDC clinicians organized an awareness campaign on the Corniche on Friday, March 22, to inform the public about TB and carry out basic health checks.
This week, awareness-raising activities were also held at Hamad General Hospital, the Communicable Disease Center, Heart Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital, the Hospital. Al Khor, Women's Research and Welfare Center and Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital. (QNA)
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