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STUDENTS And Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) says youths should take the centre stage in fighting Tuberculosis (TB).
In a statement SAYWHAT said young people have the energy, creativity, and passion to drive change and make a difference by taking action towards ending TB.
“As we go down the memory lane, we commemorate strides that the students and young people have made with regards to improved TB-related health seeking behaviours.
“We also take this opportunity to applaud the government, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s efforts, to mitigate the impact of TB amongst our young people and students.”
The organisation said young people have the power to make a difference in the fight against TB.
“Let us all take action towards ending TB and together, we can achieve a TB-free world.
“Students and young people, who need TB screening services or treatment, are encouraged to engage the organisation,” said SAYWHAT.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, with an estimated 1.5 million deaths in 2020.
TB is a bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly affects the lungs.
It is spread from one person to another through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms of TB include coughing, chest pain, fever, and fatigue.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter