Garin warned the public to take extra precautions.
Former Department of Health secretary-turned-congresswoman Janette Garin has described as alarming the sudden spike in the number of tuberculosis cases in Tondo, Manila.Former Department of Health secretary-turned-congresswoman Janette Garin has described as alarming the sudden spike in the number of tuberculosis cases in Tondo, Manila.
"This is alarming. The government must take action against the increasing number of tuberculosis in the country," the Iloilo 1st district representative said. Garin expressed concern over the increasing number of TB cases since the medicines for TB are always out of stock in public medical facilities.
According to the World Health Organization , approximately 10.8 million individuals worldwide contracted TB in 2023.
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