REDUCTION OF TB CASES IN MINING SECTOR
By: Innocencia Mukwepere. The Chief Inspector of Explosive in the Ministry of mining, Zuti Liabunya has confirmed the reduction of Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the sector compared to the past years, as more cases were detected. Zuti Liabunya Liabunya explained this after a three-day workshop and tour held in Lilongwe organized by ministry of Mines in collaboration https://www.nyasatimes.com/ministry-highlights-tb-reduction-in-mining-sector/ with Ministries of Labour and Health on Occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Community (OSHEC). “We have intensified awareness to the miners and the community themselves which has played a major part in the reduction of incidences of TB,” he said. He added that, surveillance in the mining areas have contributed to the reduction The principle of Kamuzu central hospital, Dr. Yusuf Mtende, acknowledged that the country is doing well in fighting against TB in mines. “The Ministry of Health through National Tuberculosis and Lep...
