NGO Sensitization
This sensitization initiative led by Kwami Afutu in Accra addresses tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial disease primarily affecting the lungs and spreading through the air. TB can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, shouting, singing, or talking. Despite a national case rate of 57 per 100,000, challenges like a high defaulter rate (over 13%) and low case detection persist. The program emphasizes innovative strategies such as community-based care, education, and the six-month DOTS treatment policy to improve TB management and foster community participation in prevention efforts.
NGO Sensitization
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NGO Sensitization Kwami Afutu NTP, Accra
What is TB (Tuberculosis)? • a disease caused byBACTERIA • usually affects theLUNGS • spread in the AIR • can be cured withMEDICINE
How is TB spread ? TB germs can be spread when a person with TB disease: • Coughs • Sneezes • Shouts • Sings • Talks sending TB germs into the air.
Transmission • Pulmonary tuberculosis is a disease of respiratory transmission, Patients with the active disease (bacilli) expel them into the air by: • coughing, • sneezing, • shouting, • or any other way that will expel bacilli into the air
Challenges • High defaulter rate • >13% • Over evaluation • Low case detection • National: 12129 cases (57/100,000 pop) • Reg: BA-28/100,000, NR-12/100,000 pop) • Management of TB/HIV co-infection
New Treatment Policy Six Month DOTS • FDC use • Community Based TB Care • Community Participation/Home Based Care
Role of NGOs • Community Mobilisation/sensitisation • Durbars, At congregation • Defaulter prevention • Home visit • Patient Counselling • Contact education • Patient care • Referral of suspected cases • Partners
