Tuberculosis Programme
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. While it is a preventable and treatable disease, it remains a significant global health challenge. AKUH is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with TB. Our state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with our team of highly skilled professionals, ensure that patients receive the highest quality treatment and support.
Conditions We Treat
We specialise in treating various forms of tuberculosis, including:
- Pulmonary TB: The most common type, affecting the lungs.
- Extra-pulmonary TB: TB that affects organs other than the lungs, such as the brain, kidneys, or bones.
- Drug-resistant TB: TB that is resistant to standard TB drugs, requiring more complex treatment regimens.
Our Services
AKUH offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of patients with TB:
- Early diagnosis: Our team of experts uses diagnostic techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and sputum cultures, to ensure accurate and timely detection of TB.
- Treatment: We provide effective treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs, including drug therapy, nutritional support, and supportive care.
- Prevention and control: Our programme focuses on preventing TB transmission through public education campaigns, vaccination, and contact tracing.
- Research: We are actively involved in research to improve TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our TB services are delivered by a team of highly skilled professionals, including:
- Infectious disease specialists: Experts in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Pulmonologists: Specialists in lung diseases.
- Pharmacists: Experts trained in the correct administration of TB medications and monitoring for drug interactions.
- Nurses: Compassionate caregivers who provide essential support to patients.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Infectious Diseases.
At AKUH, we are committed to providing hope and healing to patients with tuberculosis. Our goal is to work towards the eradication of TB and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities affected by this devastating disease.
