Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Kostanay region

In comparison with the previous period of 2023, tuberculosis cases in the Kostanay region have increased by 9.6%. This increase has affected all age groups, including adults, children, and adolescents, Kazinform News Agency reports.

As stated by the regional department of sanitary and epidemiological inspection, tuberculosis is an infectious disease. Transmission occurs when an infected individual expels respiratory droplets during activities such as sneezing, coughing, or talking.

“Currently, the main preventive protection against tuberculosis is vaccination. Free BCG vaccine is administered within the first months of a child's life according to the national immunization schedule. The effectiveness of this vaccine has been tested and proven by time. Therefore, an unvaccinated BCG baby has more chances to get sick if the child gets infected with tuberculosis, even if he or she lives in a socially prosperous family,” the message reads.

In addition, it was observed that measures aimed at preventing and containing the spread of tuberculosis are being implemented to reduce the incidence of the disease.