BOGOR – In commemoration of the 37th World AIDS Day, the National Mental Health Center (PKJN) at RS Marzoeki Mahdi held a Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) seminar for at-risk patients on Monday (2/12/2024). The event aimed to educate participants about tuberculosis prevention, a disease that commonly affects individuals with weakened immune systems.
The event, held at the Pita Aruna Clinic, was opened by public health educator Sumarni Situmorang.
"The focus on TPT was chosen because tuberculosis poses a high risk for individuals with compromised immune systems," she explained before handing the session over to the keynote speaker.
Meilia Karnia, a nurse at the Pita Aruna Clinic, highlighted the importance of TPT. "With tuberculosis cases on the rise, the TPT program is highly recommended for those at risk," she stated.
An interactive Q&A session followed. One participant asked, "What should be done if a patient refuses to take their prescribed medication, letting it pile up instead?"
Meilia responded by providing guidance and urging patients to access TPT services at PKJN RS Marzoeki Mahdi or nearby community health centers (Puskesmas). The seminar concluded with enthusiastic applause from the participants. (PKRS)