Naval Captain Harriet Manu, Officer-in-charge of Public Health at the 37 Military Hospital, has disclosed that the hospital’s Tuberculosis Unit recorded 144 cases of TB in 2024, with an impressive 80 percent recovery rate attributed to the dedication of the staff.
Captain Manu highlighted the facility’s solid team provides professional care for those infected.
She made this known during the handing over of a Ghana Armed Forces TB Control Programme Office to the hospital, sponsored by PK Foundation on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
She expressed concern that many cases referred to them often reach an advanced stage, emphasising the need for early detection, treatment, and counseling.
The hospital not only treats TB patients but also conducts contact tracing to prevent the spread of the disease.
Captain Manu thanked the Foundation for its support, stating it will enhance advocacy and campaign efforts against TB.
She added that the Department of Health Promotion regularly conducts public education on TB and other infectious diseases, stressing that TB is preventable and curable with early treatment.
“People usually come here with TB at an advanced stage. But I can confidently say that last year, we recorded almost 144 cases with about 80 percent recoveries. The team we have is solid. When you test positive for TB, we embark on contact tracing to ensure that the disease has not spread to others. TB is preventable, which is why the Department of Health Promotion embarks on public education activities in schools, barracks, and other places to educate people on TB and other diseases.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
