What Is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, transmitted through tiny droplets containing tuberculosis bacteria released from tuberculosis patients. Details on tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment methods, and national tuberculosis control policies can be found on the “Tuberculosis ZERO” website.
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Comprehensive Tuberculosis Control Plan
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Tuberculosis notification (surveillance)
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Patient management program
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Contact investigation program
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Tuberculosis screening program
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Latent tuberculosis infection screening program
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Supply management of medicines (free provision)
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Financial support for tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection treatment