6 ‘probable’ cases of TB in Nain as screening continues after teen’s death – CBC

More nurses sent to Nain to screen patients after 14-year-old Gussie Bennett died in March

Apr 05, 2018

Health officials say more nurses have been sent to Nain to track potential cases of tuberculosis after a 14-year-old boy’s death was linked to the disease in March and a half dozen potential cases have since been identified.

Dr. Gabe Woollam, Labrador-Grenfell Health’s vice president of medical services says extra staff are on the ground in Nain to follow up with people who may have had contact with TB patients.

“The clinic in Nain is available for assessing anybody who has concerns about TB,” Woollam said, acknowledging criticism from the community about availability of resources.

“Access to the clinic wasn’t perfect but we’ve done a lot of work to mobilize resources there,” he said.

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