TB a national scourge: Nangombe

Stefanus Nashama HEALTH Ministry Executive Director, Ben Nangombe says Namibia was ranked in the top 10 in the world in terms of Tuberculosis (TB) related occurrence rate last year. According to the World Health Organisation, the country has a TB incidence rate of 460 per 100 000 people. In response, Nangombe stated that TB remains a scourge in Namibia, particularly among those living with HIV. “The programme data show that HIV infection is the most common risk factor attributed to TB infection in Namibia, followed by malnourishment, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and diabetes mellitus,” he said. Nangombe made the remarks…