Drug-resistant TB worries mayor
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Speaking at the on-going full council meeting in Francistown yesterday, Shadreck Nyeku revealed that out of the 261 patients who are on TB treatment in the city of Francistown, 10 of them are multi-drug resistance cases, while one is extreme drug resistance (X-DR).
"Tuberculosis infection is a major public health concern in our country and responsible for more than 10% of all institutional admissions and over five percent of out patients department attendances," said the mayor.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...