Secretary General of the Turkish Cypriot Medical Association Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Dalkan, in a written statement regarding World Tuberculosis Day, emphasized that the increasing number of tuberculosis cases in the country has become a health crisis that needs to be addressed urgently.
Dr. Dalkan indicated the reasons for the increase in cases in North Cyprus, pointing out the factors being inadequate health infrastructure, lack of early diagnosis and treatment, drug resistance, uncontrolled migration, and inadequate screening of immigrants.
SCIENTIFIC SCREENING METHOD REQUIRED FOR STUDENT AND WORK PERMITS
Dr. Dalkan emphasized the necessity of regular, realistic, and scientifically sound screening methods for student and work permits, stating that the scientifically accepted method for screening should be carried out with a PPD test.
He also urged the Ministry of Health to take effective measures based on scientific methods and well-accepted guidelines for combating tuberculosis. “This is the only way we can prevent tuberculosis from spreading and protect the health of society,” Dr. Dalkan said in the written statement.
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