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Press Release - Bong Go appeals for intensified gov't efforts to combat rising incidence of tuberculosis

In an ambush interview on Monday, March 18, after aiding fire victims in Quezon City, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed concerns over the recent surge in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the nation.

Recognizing TB as a treatable condition with early diagnosis and proper medication, Go underscored the necessity of swift interventions to manage and cure the illness effectively.

"As chairman po ng Committee on Health, I am also alarmed and very concerned sa pagtaas po ng kaso ng TB sa bansa. Kung tutuusin, treatable naman po ang TB with early diagnosis and proper medication. Importante rito maagapan kaagad at magagamot naman po ito," said Go.

Go highlighted the recent increase in the budget for the TB Program of the Department of Health (DOH), which has risen from PHP 1.97 billion in 2023 to PHP 2.56 billion in 2024.

Go also urged the DOH to fully implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 10767, also known as the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act.

"'Yung batas na ito ay nakatutok po sa... Proper implementation, 'yun po ang importante dito," noted Go.

This act mandates the creation of a Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis in collaboration with relevant public and private entities.

The plan outlines the country's targets and strategies for TB control, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, support, and the development of appropriate technologies for disease management. It also emphasizes establishing partnerships for education, advocacy, research, and funding assistance.

Emphasizing the crucial role of proper program implementation, Go also pointed out the need for a robust review and monitoring system to track progress in TB elimination.

"Importante talaga dito yung review and monitoring system to gather data and monitor the progress made in eliminating tuberculosis. Marami pong paraan basta proper implementation lang po ng programa," he said.

He advocated for the immediate mobilization of anti-TB services during and after natural and man-made disasters, highlighting the importance of collaboration between national and local governments and other

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