世界卫生组织强调，在应对新冠疫情的同时，必须确保结核病防治服务的连续性。1WHO总干事谭德塞指出，新冠疫情暴露了肺部疾病患者的脆弱性，表示"新冠疫情突出显示了肺部疾病患者和免疫系统受损者的脆弱处境"。1
WHO全球结核病项目与各地办事处合作开发指导文件，帮助各国的结核病防治项目在疫情期间维持必要的防治和护理服务。1WHO全球结核病项目主任特蕾莎·卡萨埃瓦强调，"无论是结核病患者、新冠患者还是其他健康状况患者，都不会错过所需的预防和护理"。1世界已承诺在2030年前消除结核病。1
The World Health Organization has emphasized the critical importance of sustaining tuberculosis prevention and treatment services amid the COVID-19 crisis. 1 WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the heightened vulnerability of people with lung diseases and compromised immune systems, stating that "COVID-19 is highlighting just how vulnerable people with lung diseases and weakened immune systems can be." 1 The organization stressed that ensuring continuity of TB services remains essential even as global health systems respond to the immediate demands of COVID-19.
To support countries in maintaining uninterrupted tuberculosis care during the pandemic, the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme has collaborated with regional and country offices to develop guidance documents and information materials. 1 Teresa Casasova, head of the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme, reaffirmed the organization's commitment by stating that "no one with TB, COVID-19 or any health condition will miss out on the prevention and care they need." 1 These efforts align with the global commitment to eliminate tuberculosis by 2030, ensuring that pandemic response measures do not compromise progress toward this essential health target. 1
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