Punjab Reportedly Closes AIDS, Hepatitis, TB Control Programs

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Punjab Reportedly Closes AIDS, Hepatitis, TB Control Programs

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  • Consequently, patients suffering from AIDS, Hepatitis and TB will now be examined in general outdoor departments instead of separate specialty…
  • Health authorities have not yet given further details about the reasons behind the shutdown or the future of the control…
  • As the move removes dedicated facilities for diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, the closure has triggered concern among patients…

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While dedicated clinics for these diseases in district and tehsil hospitals have also been closed.

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Punjab has terminated its AIDS, Hepatitis and TB control programs.

Consequently, patients suffering from AIDS, Hepatitis and TB will now be examined in general outdoor departments instead of separate specialty clinics.

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As the move removes dedicated facilities for diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, the closure has triggered concern among patients and health workers.

Health authorities have not yet given further details about the reasons behind the shutdown or the future of the control programs.

Via 24 NewsHD

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