TB Patients In Tangerang Regency Reach 8,941 People, Regency Government Needs Solutions

Illustration of tuberculosis (TBC) patients. (Pixabay)

TANGERANG - The Tangerang District Health Office (Dinkes) recorded that the number of people with Tuberculosis or TB reached 8,941 cases. This is the total throughout 2022.

"At the end of 2022, 8,941 cases were obtained," said the Head of the Tangerang District Health Office, Achmad Muchlis in his statement seen Wednesday, July 26.

Achmad explained the high number of TB cases, due to the lack of public awareness for treatment. This is also a challenge in itself in finding solutions.

"There is still minimal awareness, so this is our challenge. So that the implementation of the Tuberculosis elimination program can run on target," he said.

Tangerang Regency Regional Secretary (Sekda) Moch Maesyal Rasyid said the government would continue to commit to reducing the number of TB. He asked regional and private officials to try to reduce the number.

"Together commitments and support from all parties, both local and private governments to the business world, are needed to accelerate the elimination of Tuberculosis in Tangerang Regency," he concluded.