THE Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), emphasizing the need to intensify the early detection campaign.
In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the figure stresses the importance of early detection through screening, especially as the country prepares to observe World TB Day on March 24.
DOH-MMCHD Regional Director Lester Tan said that while TB remains one of the top illnesses in the country, it can be overcome if detected early.
“TB is curable. We should not be afraid of it, and even more so, be…