Tuberculosis

Vietnam will have more resources to expand testing capacity, promote screening in the community through international cooperation. Photo: BVCC

Tuberculosis prevention and control work still faces many difficulties, 40% of cases in the community have not been detected

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According to the National Tuberculosis Control Program, about 40% of people with tuberculosis in the community have not been detected.

Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan directed a number of key tasks in implementing the commitment to end tuberculosis by 2035. Photo: BVCC

Vietnam pledges to end tuberculosis by 2035

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Vietnam has maintained a measles prevention network in 100% of communes and wards; ensuring that 100% of the population has access to measles prevention services.

Young people can also get tuberculosis. Photo: Huong Giang

40% of tuberculosis patients in the community are undetected

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With 40% of TB cases in the community remaining undetected, it is a challenge to end TB by 2035.