TB deaths still haunt health sector

PALAPE: Despite government efforts directed at ending deaths associated with TB, some patients are said to be defaulting on their medication, instead blaming witchcraft for their illness.

What is more worrying is that the trend has even resulted in deaths that could have been prevented.  

This was revealed by Lerala/ Maunatlala councillor, Malebogo Phuthego when she officiated at a TB campaign organised by African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnership (ACHAP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness recently.  She said that TB patients have to avoid the practice and to take their medication as per doctors’ prescription. 

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