1. The Role Of MAPTB In The Districts To Strenghten Tuberculosis Awareness And Prevention Activities In Perak State The Role Of MAPTB In The Districts To Strenghten Tuberculosis Awareness And Prevention Activities In Perak State By Dr. S. Elangovan Chairman, MAPTB, Kinta District, Perak State

2. MAPTB Formed to help the Government in identifying and treating TB patients. Received financial aid from Social Welfare Lottery Sales Set up TB sanatoriums to isolate TB patients

3. In Perak, MAPTB has 9 braches in the 9 districts MAPTB work closely with State Health Departments

4. Made of administrative committee members Ex-officio from health department, welfare and education department

5. Members pay minimal subscription Elections held to elect office-bearer. Committee meetings at regular intervals

6. Activities of MAPTB at district level T.A.S DOTS World TB Day Festive cheer for TB patients Work with other NGO’s Work with other Government agencies International collaboration

7. T.A.S Treatment allowance scheme RM 50 – RM 100 per patient, per month Committee must approve Only to deserving candidates Motivate poor patients to complete treatment

8. DOTS Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse Volunteers are taught about DOTS Visit patients in their homes to observe treatment Teach the carer about TB & Treatment

9. World TB day Falls on 24 th March Work with State and District Health Office Exhibitions, awareness, quiz, posters, phamphlets Lung functions tests, free medical examination

10. Festive Cheers Food hampers during festivals Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, and Christmas Ang Pow, clothing, singing Publicity in the newspapers

11. Work with other NGO’s Work together with MMA, Diabetes Association, Rotary, Lions Clubs, and also with religious bodies Medical personnel will speak about TB Free medical advice and screening

12. Work with other Government agencies Welfare – seek welfare aid to poor TB patients, monetary aid, food aid, refer to welfare homes Education – Awareness campaign in school – Workshop for teachers

13. International Collaboration Asia Pacific IUALTD World Assn of Lung Diseases (IUALTD) Attend conferences, share ideas and gain knowledge Organise world conference Malaysia to host 2007 Asia Pacific IUALTD

14. Conclusion MAPTB very important association Works very closely with health department Primary aim to reduce morbidity and mortality from TB Public support very important

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