confirmed in Gauteng
26 September 2006
Following rigorous testing of multi-drug resistance TB (MDR-TB) patients,
the Gauteng Health Department has confirmed six cases of XDR-TB in Gauteng.
Three of these patients are already receiving medical care at Sizwe Tropical
Disease Hospital. The department is in the process of tracing the other three
patients.
All hospitals, clinics and health practitioners in Gauteng were advised
earlier in the month to increase their vigilance in the monitoring and
treatment of TB cases to detect the occurrence of Extreme Drug Resistant TB.
The Gauteng Department of Health, once again, gives the assurance that every
possible step is being implemented to ensure the early detection of XDR-TB and
to safeguard the health of the people of Gauteng.
Enquiries:
Zanele Zungu
Tel: (011) 355 3515
Cell: 082 334 9820
Issued by: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
26 September 2006
Source: SAPA
