KARACHI, March 25: About one-third of the world’s population is currently infected with Tuberculosis (TB) globally. Pakistan ranked 5th among 30 highest TB burden countries in the world which an estimated of 0.5 million new cases and 5,000 death per year. One TB patient may infect 10-12 persons in a year. TB is a curable disease, early detection and treatment can save the life of TB patients. Incomplete treatment of TB makes it most dangerous to MDR TB.
These views were expressed by Film Actress Reema Khan, Dr. Tariq Shahab, Vice Chancellor Prof. Masood Hameed Khan and Dr. Rana Qamar at an Awareness Seminar and Walk organized by Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) to celebrate World TB Day 2016 at Ojha Campus. The objective to celebrate World TB Day Seminar is to create awareness about TB amongst the masses.-DNA
Early detection and treatment of TB can save life of patients: Speakers
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