The Disease Control Officer from the Adansi North District Health Directorate, Franklin Ampofo, has revealed that, Tuberculosis (TB), a disease that affects the lungs and the human body has been identified as a health threat in the District and therefore urges people to report any suspected case to his outfit for immediate response and action.
He however assured that, although TB is communicable, it is curable when infected persons avail themselves for treatment and monitoring. He mentioned coughing and sneezing as the main symptoms for TB and encouraged people to get tested when they suspect infection adding that, treatment is free.
The Officer gave these insights in a presentation he made at the Ist meeting of the District Risk Communication and Community Engagement Committee meeting for the year 2024, held at the Amoanimaa Dede II hall -Fomena, to sensitize committee members on TB so they can in turn, educate community members on the disease for easy detection and early treatment.
