An action plan has been prepared to improve the detection and diagnosis of tuberculosis.

APA reports that Nehmet Rahmanov, head of the Department of Primary Medical and Sanitary Aid Organization of TABIB, said this.

He said that the members of the working group on the fight against tuberculosis at TABIB are scientists and qualified persons in this field:

"The main goal of the working group is to define strategies and targets for the fight against tuberculosis, and its tasks are activities in the direction of improving the service for the detection and diagnosis of tuberculosis, and its treatment."

Talking about the prevention of tuberculosis infection, examination and treatment, the doctor said that it is one of the most important points to take tuberculosis according to the vaccination schedule:

"The second is examination of the risk group and treatment of sick persons.

Another important point is to carry out educational work in this direction.

During the COVID-19 period, we witnessed that education plays an important role in this matter."

Talking about the improvement of tuberculosis detection and diagnostic work, the doctor said that the main work in this direction falls on primary healthcare institutions:

"The primary health care and emergency medical aid department of TABIB has prepared an action plan for improving the detection and diagnosis of tuberculosis.

The detection of tuberculosis and improvement works in this direction are reflected here.

In recent times, the supply of primary health care institutions with radiological equipment has been improved, and considerable progress has been made in the provision of personnel."