WORLD TUBERCULOSIS (TB) DAY
World TB day is a day commemorated annually on March 24th.
It has different themes for every year and the event is usually marked to celebrate the gains made in management of TB over the years and also to plan for the way forward on what needs to be done to end TB.
This year Theme is; Yes, We Can End TB.
Homa-bay County marked the day on 22nd March at Kasipul Sub-County in Nyang’iela chief’s camp. The event was marked by speeches from County MOH Officials including the County TB coordinator, Screening of TB, HIV testing services, cervical cancer screen services, blood donation and edutainment and testimonies from clients cured of TB
Shirikisho Dispensary offers comprehensive care for patients was not left behind in marking this day.
The facility participated in offering TB screening services as one of our clinical officers participated in screening during the event
One of our clients who is also a CHV in our facility gave a testimony at the event on how he was diagnosed with TB and his journey through treatment and getting cured of TB and is now living TB free.
The facility also participated in screening of Non communicable diseases and especially screening of high blood pressure.
The facility also participated in offering clinical consultation services and referrals to clients suspected of having non communicable diseases.
To achieve these services we were supported by KCCB-ACTS, KCCB-KOMESHA TB, KCCB-HHA and OIP.
YES WE CAN END TB