WHO Representative: Tuberculosis Remains a Serious Health Threat in Afghanistan

Edwin Ceniza Salvador, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Afghanistan, says that tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a serious health threat in Afghanistan, with thousands of people infected each year.
Mr. Salvador stated today (Tuesday, March 24), on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day (March 24), that collective action is needed to expand early detection and treatment of TB in Afghanistan.
According to the World Health Organization, many cases of tuberculosis in Afghanistan remain undiagnosed.
The WHO Representative in Afghanistan said that ending tuberculosis is not just a dream, but an achievable goal.
Earlier, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stated that it provided treatment services to 50,000 people with tuberculosis in Afghanistan over the past year.