FREE TB SCREENING IN BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, National TB Control Program in collaboration with Bulawayo City Health Department will be conducting Targeted Screening for Active TB (Tas4TB) in Bulawayo City from the 1st to the 10th of November 2021. A mobile X-ray truck will be onsite on the listed days.
The following risk groups are encouraged to visit the nearest screening site as per schedule to get screened for TB:
We will only be offering TB screening and related services Screening, Testing and Treatment for TB is free of charge
| DATE | NAME OF SITE | SUPPORTING HEALTH FACILTY | DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/21 | Robert Sinyoka | Pumula | Emakhandeni |
| 2/11/21 | Pumula Old Shops | Pumula | Emakhandeni |
| 3/11/21 | Ngozi Mine | Emakhandeni | Emakhandeni |
| 4/11/21 | Magwegwe | Magwegwe | Emakhandeni |
| 5/11/21 | Esigodweni | Cowdray Park | Emakhandeni |
| 6/11/21 | Empompini | Cowdray Park | Emakhandeni |
| 7/11/21 | Roman Catholic | Cowdray Park | Emakhandeni |
| 8/11/21 | Focus | Cowdray Park | Emakhandeni |
| 9/11/21 | Efusini | Mzilikazi | Northern Suburbs |
| 10/11/21 | Killarney Squatter Camp | Princess Margret Rose | Northern Suburbs |
NB: All COVID-19 regulations will be observed during screening and testing. We will be expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
For more information, please contact your nearest health facility or any of the following focal persons:
| NAME OF PERSON | DESIGNATION | ORGANISATION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ngwenya Mx | TAS4TB Technical Lead | MOHCC (NTP) | 0774133422 |
| Mrs Banana C | Deputy Chief Director Nursing | Bulawayo City | 0772424333 |
| Mrs Siziba T | Senior HPO | Bulawayo City | 0778482394 |
| Mr Dzamaema R | HPO | Bulawayo City | 0773511455 |
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