TB rising at St Theresa Mission Hospital, says Health official

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TB cases keep increasing at St Theresa mission hospital in Isohe, Ikwoto county of Imotong state, says Medical Director.
 
Ronald Achidri says adults are the most affected people, Radio Emmanuel reports.
 
Seven to ten case are admitted to the facility every month, he adds.
 
According to Achidri, Tuberculosis in the area is caused by consuming un-boiled milk.
 
He calls for improvement of veterinary services.
 
Achidri advices the public to avoid congesting in public places which he believes could be the fastest mean of spreading the disease.
 
He decries the lack of X-ray machine and few staff which he says makes work more difficult.