TB testing

GeneXpert to scale up TB testing

The instruments will help scale up TB diagnosis for early detection, treatment and care for people affected by this highly infectious and deadly disease in PNG.

In a small but significant handover ceremony, WHO-PNG Officer in Charge, Dr Mollent Okech said WHO was committed to supporting NDOH in its efforts to end TB.

“We are working together with the government of PNG and other partners to scale up TB diagnosis, prevention and care.