Southern region: Endeavors being made as regards control of HIV/AIDS and TB witness more impact

The Health Ministry’s branch in the Southern region has indicated that the endeavors being made as regards control of HIV/AIDS and TB have witnessed more impact equitably.

Mendefera, 4 August 2014 – The Health Ministry’s branch in the Southern region has indicated that the endeavors being made as regards control of HIV/AIDS and TB have witnessed more impact equitably.

It made the remark at an assessment meeting in Mendefera, during which Mr. Asefaw Negasi, head of control of the diseases in the region, explained that the rate of infection of both diseases has shows significant decline thanks to the sensitization programs implemented thereof.

Likewise, Ms. Lemlem Habtu, coordinator of TB control program, said that there exists a reliable technology for diagnosis of the disease, and that 93% of the patients diagnosed with TB have been cured completely.

It was stated in the course of the meeting that the role of community health representatives, local Administrations, line ministries and the regional Assembly has become vital to this end.

In closing remarks, Mr. Yemane Haile, head of the branch office, noted the importance of raising community awareness vis-à-vis lowering instances of communicable diseases, and called on health personnel to exert more efforts for still more gratifying outcome.