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Statement from the Chief Medical Officer on TB Cases
Friday, 06 September 2013 15:47
Written by JIS
The Ministry of Health can confirm that seven (7) cases of tuberculosis were identified among persons who were remanded in Police Lock-Ups in the KSA between January-August 2013. Investigations so far reveal that the infections are unlikely to have been acquired in lockups but rather in their communities of origin.
The public can be assured that active cases are being treated in keeping with established protocols. In addition field investigations by the KSA health Department are ongoing including investigation and screening of household contacts and inmates in the affected lockups...
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer on TB Cases
Friday, 06 September 2013 15:47
Written by JIS
The Ministry of Health can confirm that seven (7) cases of tuberculosis were identified among persons who were remanded in Police Lock-Ups in the KSA between January-August 2013. Investigations so far reveal that the infections are unlikely to have been acquired in lockups but rather in their communities of origin.
The public can be assured that active cases are being treated in keeping with established protocols. In addition field investigations by the KSA health Department are ongoing including investigation and screening of household contacts and inmates in the affected lockups...