No Wonder There Is Frequent Transmission, TB Sufferers In Manokwari Are Not Orderly To Take Medicine

Puskesmas Sanggeng/ Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The Manokwari Health Service of West Papua stated that there are many Tuberculosis (TB) sufferers in their area who are not disciplined in taking medication, so they are at high risk of transmitting TB to other people. drop out of high-risk drugs to transmit TB to others. This makes it difficult to eradicate TB in Manokwari Regency. "They are disciplined in taking medicine because only drugs can cure and not potions," said Rahimi quoting Antara, Sunday, August 21. continuously for two weeks. TB treatment is guaranteed to be free as long as the patient is diligent in taking the medicine given. The Manokwari Health Service has been collecting data on TB patients through health centers spread across all districts in Manokwari, including through public hospitals. Rahimi stated that TB sufferers in Manokwari are evenly distributed in all districts, only that The Sanggeng Health Center in West Manokwari District has recorded many TB cases because the Puskesmas receives a lot of samples from other Puskesmas for examination.

"The Sanggeng Health Center has recorded many TB sufferers because it is located in the middle of a city with a large population," he said. Until August 2022, four health facilities in the West Manokwari District recorded 47 TB cases reported to the Amban Health Center, 72 cases at the Sanggeng Health Center, 61 cases. at the Wosi Health Center and 7 cases were reported at the Manokwari Hospital. Meanwhile, the Nuni Health Center in North Manokwari District recorded 4 cases. Masni Health Center in Masni District recorded 3 TB cases, Macuan Health Center recorded 0 cases and Mowbja Health Center recorded 5 cases. In East Manokwari District, Pasir Putih Health Center recorded 9 cases and Mansinam Health Center recorded 0 cases. Meanwhile, Sowi Health Center in South Manokwari District recorded 23 cases and Maripi Health Center recorded 22 cases. Tanah Rubuh Health Center in Tanah Rubuh District recorded 3 cases and lastly the Sidey Health Center in Sidey District recorded 15 cases. Rahimi expects TB sufferers to invite their family or relatives who are in close contact to check themselves to the nearest health facility.