Disease Control and Surveillance
Monitors, detects, investigates, and responds to disease outbreaks and health threats, conducts epidemiological surveillance, manages notifiable diseases, coordinates emergency public health responses, and implements preventive measures to protect community wellbeing across Southern Highlands Province.
Disease Control Programs
TB Program
Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB, aiming to reduce transmission and improve patient outcomes.
HIV Program
Focuses on prevention, testing, treatment, and support for individuals living with HIV, aiming to reduce transmission and stigma.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Program
Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and education of sexually transmitted infections to reduce transmission and improve public health.
Malaria Program
Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria across Southern Highlands Province, reducing transmission through community-based interventions.
Neglected Tropical Disease Program
Focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating neglected tropical diseases in the community, e.g. lymphatic filariasis, leprosy, and schistosomiasis.
Surveillance Program
Monitors, detects, and reports on disease outbreaks, health trends, and risks to inform public health responses and interventions.