Dr Anthony D Harries, Director of Department of Research, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) rightly said that, "DM is no longer a disease of rich countries and no longer a minor problem in LMIC where TB is prevalent. Rapidly growing pandemic of diabetes could threaten TB control by increasing the number of TB cases; increasing case fatality, and increasing the risk of failure of treatment or relapse of the disease."
He called for better implementation of the Global framework for collaborative activities at country level. Peripheral clinics need to have integrated DM/TB facilities".
First-ever Global TB Diabetes Summit
Health officials from the governments of Indonesia, along with advocates, civil society groups, researchers and businesses from Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America are currently meeting in Bali, at the world's first International Summit on TB and diabetes, jointly organized by The Union and World Diabetes Foundation, in an effort to avert a global health crisis.
Shobha Shukla, CNS (Citizen News Service)
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