In the third quarter of 2022, the Culion Foundation, in collaboration with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Department of Health (DOH), launched a critical TB-Active case finding initiative in the island province of Catanduanes. This project targeted vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people living with HIV (PLHIV), other immunocompromised individuals, smokers, and those displaying TB-related symptoms. Despite facing challenges due to the island’s geography and its susceptibility to typhoons, the initiative successfully screened 2211 individuals, emphasizing the foundation’s commitment to improving public health. By screening 2211 individuals from vulnerable groups, the initiative identified presumptive TB cases and referred them for further evaluation and treatment, contributing to early detection and containment of the disease. The initiative’s impact extended beyond the numbers, as it fostered a sense of community ownership and collaboration in addressing public health challenges.ย
CFI Leads Successful TB Active Case Finding Campaign in Western Bicutan, Taguig
๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ Culion Foundation Inc. (CFI) successfully implemented the TB Active Case Finding (TB ACF) at Western Bicutan Health Center, Western Bicutan, Taguig last May 16, 2024. This activity provided free...