Each year, tuberculosis claims more than 38,000 people's lives in Bangladesh, said a report.
Among every 100,000 individuals, 221 new cases of tuberculosis are identified annually, resulting in 24 deaths.
Bangladesh ranks seventh among the 30 countries with the highest risk. The tuberculosis treatment success rate in Bangladesh is 94%.
The information was revealed in a discussion session was organized by the Tangail district branch of the National Anti-Tuberculosis Committee (NATAB) at the Tangail Central Library on Saturday afternoon.
The speakers presented information based on the Directorate General of Health Services, National Guideline and Operational Manual for Tuberculosis and WHO Global TB Report.
Speakers emphasized that tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. In the past, there was no treatment for this disease, but now tuberculosis can be treated.
Tuberculosis bacteria spread through the coughs, sneezes, and speech of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. If someone has tuberculosis, they should seek medical treatment according to the advice of a doctor.
The main symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis is a persistent cough that lasts for more than two weeks. Fatigue and body temperature decrease in the evening. Loss of appetite, weight loss, and a gradual decline in overall health may occur. Sometimes, blood may be coughed up along with coughing. If someone has tuberculosis, they should not be afraid and should seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
Dr Shariful Islam, a health and family planning officer of Sadar Upazila, was the chief guest at the event.
Abu Rayhan Khan, the executive member of NATAB Tangail district branch, chaired the discussion meeting, where Dr Shambhunath Chakraborty, former assistant director of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, and Al Ruhi Promukh, executive member of NATAB Tangail district branch, spoke at the event.
