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Pakistan’s Hidden Threat: Why TB Is Still Deadly and What We Can Do

This video is for General Public awareness, medical advice & Educational purposes. Dr Shehryar Khan MBBS, MCPS Medicine, FCPS Cardiology. Pakistan continues to face a heavy burden of tuberculosis (TB), which remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death. In this video we examine why TB is still common and deadly in Pakistan, how it spreads, how to recognise signs and symptoms, current approaches to diagnosis and treatment (including drug-resistant TB), and practical prevention steps that individuals and communities can take. What you’ll learn: Current drivers of TB transmission in Pakistan (crowding, access to care, social determinants) Typical symptoms of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary TB to watch for How TB is diagnosed (sputum tests, GeneXpert, chest X-ray) and the importance of early testing Treatment basics: antibiotic regimens, adherence, and drug-resistant TB challenges Prevention measures: cough etiquette, ventilation, BCG vaccination context, contact tracing, and public-health resources How to support someone with TB and reduce stigma Resources and help: Consult a licensed healthcare provider if you suspect TB. Early diagnosis and full adherence to treatment save lives. Public health programs (including Pakistan’s National TB control efforts) provide diagnosis and free/low-cost treatment in many settings — check local health facilities. #drshehryarkhan #tuberculosis #TB #bacterialdiseases #lunghealth #chest #deadlydiseases #pashtoeducation #medicaleducation #publichealth #tariqpathan #cough #chroniccough