NITHA - Tuberculosis Program

The NITHA TB program provides support to our partner communities to prevent and control Tuberculosis and to reduce the incidence of TB. Not all communities are affected equally by TB; some have very high rates of disease while others have very little. Much of our time and effort is directed at those communities with the most TB cases.

Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a bacterial infection spread through the air from a person who has active tuberculosis to those who are in close contact. It is most often found in the lungs. Most people who are exposed to TB never develop symptoms because the bacteria can live in an inactive form in the body. But if the immune system weakens, such as in people with HIV or elderly adults, TB bacteria can become active. In their active state, TB bacteria cause death of tissue in the organs they infect. Active TB disease can be fatal if left untreated.

Call (306) 953-5027, or use the website.

Phone

(306) 953-5027

Website

http://www.nitha.com/tuberculosis/