Andong-si Provides 'Tuberculosis Screening' Service at Elderly Care Facilities... Targeting Those Aged 65 and Over

Officials from Andong City Public Health Center visiting a nursing home for the elderly to conduct tuberculosis screenings.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City is conducting a 'Visiting Tuberculosis Screening Project for the Elderly' targeting seniors aged 65 and over who are vulnerable to tuberculosis infection, in collaboration with the Daegu-Gyeongbuk branch of the Korean Tuberculosis Association.

According to Andong City on the 24th, this screening is conducted using a screening vehicle and mobile X-ray equipment for chest X-rays, followed by an AI (artificial intelligence) real-time remote system. Immediate interpretation is possible, and if tuberculosis is suspected, sputum tests can be performed on-site immediately.

Since the 17th, screenings have been conducted at four elderly care facilities (350 people), and an additional eight locations (450 people) are scheduled to be screened by November.

An official from the Andong City Public Health Center emphasized, "Since seniors aged 65 and over have weakened immunity and a higher risk of developing tuberculosis, it is important to undergo tuberculosis screening annually for early detection."

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