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QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recognized the anti-tuberculosis program of the Las Piñas City Government that helped the Philippines attain the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) targets.

Mayor Imelda Aguilar said they received from the DOH a certificate of appreciation, signed by Metro Manila Center for Health Development Director Gloria Balboa, on Jan. 19 at the Lafayette Luxury Suites, Baguio City.

The city government launched a project in July last year dubbed, "Chest X-Ray on Wheels," which roams around the city’s 20 barangays to conduct tuberculosis screening.

The program enables the City Health Office (CHO) determine the health condition of the residents.

The mayor said patients who test positive for tuberculosis based on the X-ray results immediately undergo sputum examination.

Aguilar said those found positive with tuberculosis are referred to barangay health centers for treatment and observation.

She said the project continues until the local government achieves its goal to make the city tuberculosis-free. (PIA-NCR)