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"Yes, we can eliminate tuberculosis" World Tuberculosis Day for 2025
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The world celebrates the International Day to Combat TB on March 24 to highlight the urgent need to eliminate tuberculosis, which is the most deadly infectious diseases in the world. The topic of this year’s campaign & quot;"Auto"> & nbsp;
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Tuberculosis is still a great concern in the public health field in the eastern Mediterranean region, and according to the latest data of the World Health Organization, 8.7% of TB cases live in the countries and its 22 countries and lands, and in 2023, the number of new tuberculosis cases was estimated at 936,000 cases and about 86,000 deaths. Dir ="Auto"> & nbsp;
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& Laquo; The rate of success of treatment programs in our region has exceeded 90%, but from every 10 cases there are 3 cases that are not detected and do not receive treatment, and I urge member states to take decisive measures in this regard & raquo;."Auto"> & nbsp;
Despite the progressive progress in reducing the rates of tuberculosis and deaths resulting from it, the region faces great challenges in combating this disease, and these challenges include low rates of detection rates, especially among weak population groups such as refugees and migrants, high rates of treatment that can lead to drug -resistant tuberculosis, and limited to obtain tuberculosis services, especially in rural areas and areas It is difficult to reach."Auto"> & nbsp;
On the occasion of the International Tsus Day for the year 2025, the World Health Organization invites governments, health professionals and local communities to the following:
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& bull; Commitment to strengthen the political leadership and to play a leadership role to eliminate tuberculosis by adopting strong national strategies."Auto"> & nbsp;
Back to top button & bull; Investing in increasing local financing and international cooperation in favor of tuberculosis programs."Auto"> & nbsp;
& bull; Serious work by expanding the scope of interventions recommended by the organization, including early detection, diagnosis, provision of preventive treatment, and providing high -quality care."Auto"> & nbsp;
The organization is working with a drain with the countries of the region to enhance tuberculosis programs, improve the possibility of obtaining its control services, expanding the scope of its disclosure, treatment, and enhancing its prevention and control."Auto"> & nbsp;
The organization recommends governments to invest in enhancing its health systems to improve the access of tuberculosis services, especially in rural areas and difficult regions, and to enhance tuberculosis prevention and control measures, including infection control and tracking of mixes, priority to expand the scope of investigation and detection of tuberculosis and treatment and provide social and nutritional and nutritional support for those with it, with a focus on population groups Weak.
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