Rivers Moves To Tackle TB, Covid-19, HIV

A multi-pronged on slaught has been unveiled by the Rivers State Government to tackle the menace of tuberculosis(TB), Covid19 and HIV/ AIDS.
The scheme forms part of the collaboration with the United States Centre for Disease Control(USCDC) for an Integrated Screening, Tracking for the TB, HIV and Covid19.
Experts at the launch of the programme yesterday in Port Harcourt said there is rise in TB and Covid-19 while assuring that the new scheme will curb.
The current statistics according to World Health Organisation representative indicate that despite decline in TB world wide, Rivers State however had an increase.
Country Director of the USCDC, Dr. Mary Boyd said Rivers State has the third largest on Covid19 infections in the country and the sixth on TB with 140,000 new infections.
Fortunately, she said the commitment and zeal by the State Government has put these diseases on the check.
The new integrated Screening and tracking she further assured will ensure the diseases traced, monitored and treated.
State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chile Princewill said the state is ready to push the programme to achieve better health for its populace.
So far, the Commissioner said the State Government has acquired state of the art screening machines,” we have  acquired 2CR machines and a Holding Centre because of the support of the governor.

By: Kevin Nengia