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By Dr. S. Elangovan Chairman, MAPTB, Kinta District, Perak State

The Role Of MAPTB In The Districts To Strenghten Tuberculosis Awareness And Prevention Activities In Perak State. By Dr. S. Elangovan Chairman, MAPTB, Kinta District, Perak State. MAPTB. Formed to help the Government in identifying and treating TB patients.

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By Dr. S. Elangovan Chairman, MAPTB, Kinta District, Perak State

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  1. The Role Of MAPTB In The Districts To Strenghten Tuberculosis Awareness And Prevention Activities In Perak State By Dr. S. Elangovan Chairman, MAPTB, Kinta District, Perak State

  2. MAPTB • Formed to help the Government in identifying and treating TB patients. • Received financial aid from Social Welfare Lottery Sales • Set up TB sanatoriums to isolate TB patients

  3. In Perak, MAPTB has 9 braches in the 9 districts • MAPTB work closely with State Health Departments

  4. Made of administrative committee members • Ex-officio from health department, welfare and education department

  5. Members pay minimal subscription • Elections held to elect office-bearer. • Committee meetings at regular intervals

  6. Activities of MAPTB at district level • T.A.S • DOTS • World TB Day • Festive cheer for TB patients • Work with other NGO’s • Work with other Government agencies • International collaboration

  7. T.A.S • Treatment allowance scheme • RM 50 – RM 100 per patient, per month • Committee must approve • Only to deserving candidates • Motivate poor patients to complete treatment

  8. DOTS • Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse • Volunteers are taught about DOTS • Visit patients in their homes to observe treatment • Teach the carer about TB & Treatment

  9. World TB day • Falls on 24th March • Work with State and District Health Office • Exhibitions, awareness, quiz, posters, phamphlets • Lung functions tests, free medical examination

  10. Festive Cheers • Food hampers during festivals • Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, and Christmas • Ang Pow, clothing, singing • Publicity in the newspapers

  11. Work with other NGO’s • Work together with MMA, Diabetes Association, Rotary, Lions Clubs, and also with religious bodies • Medical personnel will speak about TB • Free medical advice and screening

  12. Work with other Government agencies • Welfare – seek welfare aid to poor TB patients, monetary aid, food aid, refer to welfare homes • Education – Awareness campaign in school – Workshop for teachers

  13. International Collaboration • Asia Pacific IUALTD • World Assn of Lung Diseases (IUALTD) • Attend conferences, share ideas and gain knowledge • Organise world conference • Malaysia to host 2007 Asia Pacific IUALTD

  14. Conclusion • MAPTB very important association • Works very closely with health department • Primary aim to reduce morbidity and mortality from TB • Public support very important

  15. THANK YOU

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