Programme to tailor solutions to meet specific needs through direct engagement with affected communities, individuals
\n KARACHI
\nUS Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Sindh Minister for Health and Population Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho announced on Thursday a $9 million initiative to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan.
\nA statement released by the US Embassy termed the joint effort between the United States and Pakistan a \u201ccrucial step forward in combating this disease\u201d.
\nFunded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the newly launched programme, named the Tuberculosis Local Organization Network (TB-LON), is an investment of $9 million over five years.
\n\u201cIts primary goal is to provide expert guidance and resources for Pakistan to effectively tackle TB. Through direct engagement with affected communities and individuals, the program will tailor solutions to meet specific needs. TB-LON will treat more TB cases in Sindh and significantly reduce the number of people affected by the disease,\u201d the statement added.
\nAmbassador Blome emphasized the strong partnership between the US and the Sindh government stating, \u201cTuberculosis is not just a disease affecting millions in Pakistan; it\u2019s an illness that disrupts lives, livelihoods, and communities. Pakistan ranks fifth among countries with the highest rate of TB, but I am proud to say, we are changing that with this groundbreaking $9 million initiative that will provide expert guidance and resources to help eradicate TB, exemplifying our constant commitment to the resilient people of Sindh.\u201d
\nUS Ambassador to Pakistan David Blome addresses a ceremony announcing a joint tuberculosis eradication initiative with the Sindh government: PHOTO: US Embassy
\nDr Azra expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from the US government and reaffirmed the Sindh government\u2019s commitment to enhancing healthcare services. \u201cWe are confident that our joint efforts in addressing critical health challenges will bring a positive change in the lives of people of Sindh,\u201d she added, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts in addressing critical health challenges.
\nDespite being preventable and treatable, TB remains the world\u2019s leading infectious disease killer, sickening 10.6 million people and taking 1.3 million lives annually and Pakistan ranks fifth amongst high TB burden countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Programme to tailor solutions to meet specific needs through direct engagement with affected communities, individuals KARACHI US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Sindh Minister for Health and Population Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho announced on Thursday a $9 million initiative to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan. A statement released by the US Embassy termed the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":408948,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-408916","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n