Project Report
| Mar 5, 2024
Thanks for your support & a glimpse of future plans
By Tra Vu | Project Officer in Research & Communications
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As the World Health Organization has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, it seems like the perfect time to retire this project. This will be the last report for this project and we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable journey we embarked on together. Without your support, we couldn’t have made it this far!
Here are some highlights of our key accomplishments:
- 239 people with tuberculosis (TB) were counseled and enrolled in nutritional support packages.
- 169 people with TB received medication via home delivery during lockdown and/or self-quarantine, thanks to FIT’s engagement with local health authorities and post-service providers.
- Over 1,800 TB-affected individuals were provided with vitamin support, among these, 290 received additional nutritional support packages to encourage their progress towards treatment completion.
- 164 mental health counseling sessions and 40 quality-of-life surveys for people with drug-resistant TB were conducted in partnership with local health facilities
Our journey has not been without its challenges. The constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic tested our resilience and adaptability; nevertheless, we overcame these hurdles.
We want to express our sincerest gratitude to you! Your contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of people with TB in Vietnam.
This is not a farewell but a transition. Stay tuned, as we're gearing up to launch a new project and crowdsourcing campaign. We invite you to stay a part of our upcoming endeavors. If you’re interested in learning more about our work, please follow us on our social media accounts and website below.
With gratitude,
FIT Team
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Sep 20, 2023
Turning the Tide in the Fight Against TB in Vietnam
By Patrick Tiffany | Communications Manager
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TB screening in Quang Nam
As we step into a world that is placing the pandemic behind it, it is time to redirect our attention to other pressing health challenges that have been overshadowed during the crisis. The delayed diagnosis and treatment that occured during the pandemic period continues to have a negative impact on TB transmission and incidence in Vietnam.
We are focusing our efforts on our central mission for 2023, improving access to TB services, especially in vulnerable and remote communities. We remain steadfast in our commitment to detect TB infection before transmission occurs and ensure that effective and timely treatment regimens are offered to those who need it most. By raising awareness and destigmatizing TB we are hopeful to encourage more people to undergo voluntary screening.
Your generosity allows us to bring ultra-portable diagnostic equipment into these communities and break down healthcare access barriers. Along with our partners and sponsors, we are doing everything possible to reclaim the lost progress that was stolen away by COVID-19.
While we have made remarkable strides, the journey is far from over. Your continued support is crucial in allowing us to overcome logistical hurdles and scale these efforts to reach as many people as possible.
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FIT staff at a screening event in Ha Giang
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May 24, 2023
Making Strides to Recover Lost Progress
By Patrick Tiffany | Communications Manager
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Mobile Screening Team in Ha Giang Province
As the World Health Organization has officially declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now beginning to fully grasp the devastating impact it had on TB care across Vietnam. It is clear that we urgently need to accelerate our efforts to find people with TB and provide them with treatment to regain lost progress.
In 2023, our priority at FIT remains improving access to TB services. We aim to reach as many people as possible to create better health outcomes for all. We are working hard to extend our screening services into vulnerable communities using ultra-portable diagnostic equipment. We detect and treat latent TB infection before transmission can occur, along with ensuring that free-of-charge, quality medication makes it into the hands of those who need it most.
Together with the National TB Program and our NGO partners, we are dedicated to turning the tide in the fight against TB. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to improve post-pandemic service delivery and help all affected individuals in Vietnam.
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Screening Event in Lai Chau Province
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