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.

Polished air and cigarettes are damaging your lungs. Photo: Thuy Duong

Polished air and cigarettes are quietly destroying your lungs

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Air pollution and cigarette smoke are quietly destroying respiratory health. Regular lung function checks help detect disease early and protect healthy lungs.

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.

Lung disease is still a major challenge for Vietnamese public health. Photo: Provided by the hospital

Early identification of warning signs of tuberculosis

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HCMC - With a high rate of disease and death, early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of tuberculosis are urgent issues.

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.