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The Effectiveness of Imparting TB Health Education via Radio Session

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Every year, the global community observes Tuberculosis Day, and MKUTA took part by organizing a radio program in the southern zone. This initiative proved highly effective in disseminating TB education and offering TB screening services to local communities. Leveraging the extensive network of TB clubs in the southern zone, which are directly linked to MKUTA volunteers, the program reached a wide audience. Mr. Masanilo Mkeja Mashindike, aged 55 and residing in Magamba village, Songwe district, Songwe region, was one individual impacted by this initiative. He received TB health information through the radio and suspected he might have Tuberculosis. Taking action, he managed to travel to Mbeya on May 2, 2023. Despite seeking treatment at several facilities, including the Songwe District Hospital and the Mbeya Regional Referral Hospital, he did not find success. After hearing about MKUTA’s services through a community volunteer linked with him during the radio health education program, Mr Masanilo decided to meet the MKUTA Zonal Coordinator in person. The coordinator conducted a preliminary TB screening and recommended him to the Mbeya Referral Hospital for further consultation with a doctor. Following the doctor’s advice, Mr Masanilo was referred to the Zonal Hospital for the removal of swollen glands, where it was discovered that he had previously received treatment for the same condition without success. Subsequently, fluid was extracted from the gland and sent for Gene-Xpert testing. Two days later, the results showed that the cancer test was negative, but the Gene-Xpert test came back positive for TB. With this diagnosis, Mr. Masanilo returned to Magamba and commenced TB treatment, now on the path to recovery.

 

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