Uljin County Public Health Center Conducts On-site Tuberculosis Screening for Foreign Crew Members

Uljin County, North Gyeongsang Province, will conduct on-site tuberculosis screenings for foreign fishermen at fishing vessel crew accommodations in Jukbyeon Port (September 4) and Hupo Port (September 5).

Uljin County Health Center.

This project, being implemented for the first time this year, aims to detect and manage tuberculosis early among foreign fishermen working in the county through chest X-rays and sputum tests.

As of 2023, the number of domestic tuberculosis patients has continued to decrease for 12 consecutive years since peaking in 2011. However, the number of foreign tuberculosis patients increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 1,107, marking the first upturn in the trend.

Pulmonary tuberculosis, which is transmitted through the respiratory system, can be completely cured if detected and treated early. However, delayed detection can lead to longer treatment periods and a higher risk of transmission to others. Accordingly, Uljin County plans to lower the incidence rate of tuberculosis among foreign residents through on-site screenings for foreign fishermen.

County Governor Son Byeongbok stated, "Through tuberculosis screenings for foreign fishermen in the county, we will block the spread of tuberculosis in the region and continue to do our utmost to support the health management of our residents."

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