Participants in the 6th Edition of the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) which focuses on initiatives focusing on strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and control TB cases within the community actively join the event in Jolo, Sulu on June 10-13, 2024. (Photo courtesy of IPHO-Sulu)
JOLO, Sulu— In a bid to enhance healthcare services and elevate health outcomes within the BARMM, the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Sulu conducted a 4-day training on the 6th Edition of the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) manual on June 10–13 at the IPHO Sulu.
Led by Dr. Reynaldo Pescadera III, NTP Medical Coordinator, assisted by the NTP Team and Technical Working Group, 19 rural health units from the provincial office, Maimbung District Hospital, and Sulu Provincial Hospital participated in the activity.
The training sought to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage Tuberculosis (TB) cases and accurately record and report on the Integrated Tuberculosis Information System.
NTP is a structured initiative focusing on strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and control TB cases within the community. It involves TB screening, treatment adherence support, contact tracing, and public awareness campaigns.
The program also highlighted the importance of accurately recording and reporting TB cases to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation, improving the diagnosis and treatment of TB cases, and ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality rates in the region.
IPHO said that the 4-day training was a pivotal opportunity for healthcare professionals to update their knowledge and skills in managing TB cases. With this training, they will be better equipped to provide quality care to patients, contributing to an improved health outcome in the BARMM.
The initiative is aligned with the 12-point priority agenda of the Bangsamoro Government led by Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim to improve the health and well-being of the Bangsamoro people. By enhancing healthcare provider skills and knowledge, the region can substantially improve health outcomes and reduce disease burden among constituents. (Alline Jamar M. Undikan/BIO with reports from IPHO-Sulu)
