The National Tuberculosis programme culminated a week-long celebration for World Tuberculosis (TB) day with a staff appreciation ceremony on Friday evening at the Pegasus Hotel.
The event highlighted the work done by several health personnel and partners over the years in expanding the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short Course) programme throughout the regions and in decentralising TB services.
A release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that five plaques were awarded for best practices. The Mazaruni Prison won for most improved prison in TB control, most outstanding volunteer in the fight against TB went to Lloyd Henrietto, the Red Cross received the award for most outstanding contribution in
