{"id":4685,"date":"2025-05-13T06:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T06:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/?p=4685"},"modified":"2025-05-28T07:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T07:31:46","slug":"a-victory-over-tuberculosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/pt\/2025\/05\/13\/a-victory-over-tuberculosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Uma vit\u00f3ria contra a tuberculose"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Em Mo\u00e7ambique, onde a tuberculose continua a ser um desafio cr\u00edtico de sa\u00fade p\u00fablica entre as crian\u00e7as, a hist\u00f3ria de Eva Evaristo, uma menina de 2 anos de Namacurra, na prov\u00edncia da Zamb\u00e9zia, demonstra a implementa\u00e7\u00e3o eficaz de abordagens inovadoras de diagn\u00f3stico e tratamento apoiadas pelo Programa Nacional de Controlo da Tuberculose, financiado pelo PEPFAR.<\/span>
A jornada de Eva come\u00e7ou quando a sua m\u00e3e, a Sra. Goi Lu\u00eds, percebeu que Eva tinha uma febre persistente e estava a emagrecer. Uma visita inicial \u00e0 unidade sanit\u00e1ria de Naciaia na sua localidade, n\u00e3o revelou resultados conclusivos, levando a Sra. Goi a procurar uma avalia\u00e7\u00e3o mais aprofundada na unidade sanit\u00e1ria de Namacurra sede. Considerando o historial familiar de Eva: A sua av\u00f3 estava em tratamento de tuberculose a equipa de sa\u00fade levantou a hip\u00f3tese de que ela tamb\u00e9m pudesse estar infectada pela doen\u00e7a.
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A confirma\u00e7\u00e3o veio atrav\u00e9s de um rastreio pouco convencional: uma amostra de fezes. Diagnosticar a tuberculose em crian\u00e7as \u00e9 particularmente dif\u00edcil devido \u00e0 dificuldade que t\u00eam em fornecer amostras de escarro. Em resposta, o Programa Nacional de Controlo da Tuberculose, em colabora\u00e7\u00e3o com a C-Sa\u00fade e com financiamento do PEPFAR, introduziu uma abordagem diagn\u00f3stica alternativa usando amostras de fezes. Apesar de algumas reservas iniciais, a Sra. Goi compreendeu a import\u00e2ncia do teste e, com a ajuda da equipa de sa\u00fade, conseguiu coletar a amostra. O resultado, dias depois, confirmou o que todos temiam: Eva tinha tuberculose.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Sra. Goi recorda: \u201cFoi um choque saber que a minha filha tinha a mesma doen\u00e7a da minha m\u00e3e. Mas, ao mesmo tempo, senti um al\u00edvio por saber que havia cura.\u201d<\/span>
Ap\u00f3s o diagn\u00f3stico, Eva iniciou com o tratamento da tuberculose.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDurante o primeiro m\u00eas da medica\u00e7\u00e3o, logo notei melhorias. A minha filha estava mais energizada e voltou ter apetite.\u201d \n\nO plano de tratamento da Eva tamb\u00e9m incluiu apoio nutricional e psicossocial, estes servi\u00e7os integrados foram essenciais, dado os desafios que a Sra. Goi enfrentou percorrendo longas dist\u00e2ncias at\u00e9 \u00e0 unidade sanit\u00e1ria e o risco cont\u00ednuo de reinfec\u00e7\u00e3o da Eva dentro da sua pr\u00f3pria casa.<\/span>
Refletindo sobre as dificuldades vividas neste per\u00edodo, a Sra. Goi afirmou: \u201cFoi dif\u00edcil, mas como m\u00e3e, nada me impediu de fazer o melhor pela minha filha. Eu sabia que a cura estava ao nosso alcance e tinha que lutar por ela.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ap\u00f3s v\u00e1rios meses de tratamento consistente e acompanhamento, a condi\u00e7\u00e3o de Eva melhorou. A sua recupera\u00e7\u00e3o foi comprovada pelo aumento de energia e pelo retorno \u00e0s actividades normais, atestando o sucesso tanto do regime de medica\u00e7\u00e3o como da estrat\u00e9gia de diagn\u00f3stico. A Sra. Goi expressou al\u00edvio e gratid\u00e3o: \u201cAgora, a minha filha est\u00e1 curada e saud\u00e1vel. Ela \u00e9 uma menina cheia de alegria. Como m\u00e3e, sinto uma imensa felicidade ao v\u00ea-la bem novamente.\u201d\nA hist\u00f3ria da Eva demonstra os benef\u00edcios tang\u00edveis da adop\u00e7\u00e3o do m\u00e9todo de diagn\u00f3stico baseados em fezes para a tuberculose pedi\u00e1trica. Entre Janeiro e Dezembro de 2024, a implementa\u00e7\u00e3o do diagn\u00f3stico por fezes resultou num aumento significativo no n\u00famero de diagn\u00f3sticos confirmados: de 8 casos de tuberculose identificados em 126 amostras coletadas entre crian\u00e7as no primeiro trimestre do ano fiscal de 2025, para 54 casos identificados em 485 amostras no quarto trimestre. Essa mudan\u00e7a n\u00e3o apenas salvou a vida de Eva, mas tamb\u00e9m influenciou a sua av\u00f3, que se sentiu motivada a continuar o seu pr\u00f3prio tratamento ao ver a recupera\u00e7\u00e3o da neta.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c\u00c9 fundamental que as comunidades partilhem experi\u00eancias como a nossa, para que as pessoas saibam que a tuberculose tem cura.\u201d afirma a Sra. Goi, enfatizando a import\u00e2ncia da sensibiliza\u00e7\u00e3o. Agora, o pr\u00f3ximo passo \u00e9 garantir que a Eva n\u00e3o seja reinfectada, e a Sra. Goi est\u00e1 comprometida em seguir todas as orienta\u00e7\u00f5es de preven\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/span><\/p>\n

A hist\u00f3ria de Eva \u00e9 um farol de esperan\u00e7a, um exemplo do impacto positivo que o diagn\u00f3stico precoce e o tratamento adequado podem ter na vida de uma crian\u00e7a. A estrat\u00e9gia de diagn\u00f3stico da tuberculose por fezes \u00e9 apoiada pela C-Sa\u00fade com fundos do PEPFAR, actualmente tem se tornado numa ferramenta crucial na luta contra a tuberculose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Eva Evaristo, sentada no colo da sua m\u00e3e.\n\"O tratamento da Eva foi um sucesso. Olhando para tr\u00e1s, percebo como esta experi\u00eancia me tornou mais forte. O mais importante foi seguir todas as orienta\u00e7\u00f5es dos provedores de sa\u00fade. Minha filha agora est\u00e1 bem de sa\u00fade, e sou grata por tudo o que aprendi neste processo de cuidado e tratamento,\" <\/span>Sra. Goi<\/b><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/figure>\n

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In Mozambique, where tuberculosis remains a critical public health challenge among children, the story of Eva Evaristo, a 2-year-old girl from Namacurra in Zamb\u00e9zia province demonstrates the effective application of innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches under the PEPFAR-supported National Tuberculosis Control Program.Eva\u2019s journey began when her mother, Mrs. Goi Lu\u00eds, noticed that Eva was running a persistent fever and losing weight. An initial visit to the Naciaia health facility produced inconclusive results, prompting Mrs. Goi to seek further evaluation at the Namacurra sede health facility. There, considering Eva\u2019s family history her grandmother was being treated for tuberculosis the healthcare team raised the possibility that the young girl might also have contracted the disease. Confirmation came through an unconventional test: a stool sample. Diagnosing tuberculosis in children is particularly challenging due to the difficulty they face in providing sputum samples. In response, the National Tuberculosis Control Program, in collaboration with C-Sa\u00fade and with PEPFAR funding, introduced an alternative diagnostic approach using stool samples. Despite initial reservations, Mrs. Goi understood the importance of the test and, with the help of the health team, was able to collect the sample. The result, days later, confirmed what everyone feared: Eva had tuberculosis. Mrs. Goi recalled, “It was a shock to learn that my daughter had the same disease as my mother. But at the same time, I was relieved to know that there was a cure.”Following the diagnosis, Eva commenced tuberculosis medication. Mrs. Goi observed early changes in her daughter\u2019s condition, explaining, “At first, I received medication for a month, and I soon noticed improvements. My daughter was more energetic, her eyes began to shine again, and her appetite returned.” Alongside medication, Eva\u2019s treatment plan included nutritional and psychological support. These integrated services were crucial given the challenges Mrs. Goi faced in managing the long-distance travel to health facilities and the ongoing risk of reinfection within the household.Reflecting on the difficulties she encountered during this period, Mrs. Goi stated, “It was hard, but as a mother, nothing stopped me from giving my best for my daughter. I knew that the cure was within our reach, and I had to fight for it.” After several months of consistent treatment and follow-up, Eva’s condition improved markedly Her recovery was evidenced by her renewed energy and a return to normal activities, attesting to the success of both the medication regimen and the novel diagnostic strategy. Mrs. Goi expressed her relief and gratitude: “Now, my daughter is cured and healthy. She is a girl full of joy. As a mother, I feel immense happiness seeing her well again. “Eva’s illustrates the tangible benefits of adopting stool-based diagnostic methods for pediatric tuberculosis. Between January and December 2024, the implementation of stool diagnosis resulted in a significant increase in the number of confirmed diagnoses: from 8 TB identified cases in 126 samples collected among children in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 to 54 cases identified in 485 samples in the fourth quarter. This change not only saved Eva’s life but also influenced her grandmother, who found motivation in her granddaughter’s recovery to continue her own treatment. “It is essential for communities to share experiences like ours so that people know that tuberculosis is curable,” says Mrs. Goi, emphasizing the importance of awareness. Now, Eva’s next step is to ensure she is not reinfected, and Mrs. Goi is committed to following all prevention guidelines. Eva’s story is a beacon of hope, an example of the positive impact that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can have on a child’s life. The innovation of stool-based diagnosis, supported by C-Sa\u00fade through PEPFAR funds, is a crucial tool in the fight against tuberculosis. Eva’s journey reminds us that healing and hope are within reach when we seek the right care and work together for the health and well-being of our communities. Eva Evaristo, sitting on her mother’s lap, serves as a reminder that new beginnings are always possible. “Eva’s treatment was a success. Looking back, I realize how this experience has made me stronger. The most important thing was to follow all the guidance from the health providers. My daughter is well now, and I am grateful for everything we learned in this process.” Mrs. Goi\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-historias-de-sucesso"],"yoast_head":"\nA victory over tuberculosis - C-Sa\u00fade<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/csaude.org.mz\/pt\/2025\/05\/13\/a-victory-over-tuberculosis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"pt_PT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A victory over tuberculosis - C-Sa\u00fade\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In Mozambique, where tuberculosis remains a critical public health challenge among children, the story of Eva Evaristo, a 2-year-old girl from Namacurra in Zamb\u00e9zia province demonstrates the effective application of innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches under the PEPFAR-supported National Tuberculosis Control Program.Eva\u2019s journey began when her mother, Mrs. Goi Lu\u00eds, noticed that Eva was running a persistent fever and losing weight. 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An initial visit to the Naciaia health facility produced inconclusive results, prompting Mrs. Goi to seek further evaluation at the Namacurra sede health facility. There, considering Eva\u2019s family history her grandmother was being treated for tuberculosis the healthcare team raised the possibility that the young girl might also have contracted the disease. Confirmation came through an unconventional test: a stool sample. Diagnosing tuberculosis in children is particularly challenging due to the difficulty they face in providing sputum samples. In response, the National Tuberculosis Control Program, in collaboration with C-Sa\u00fade and with PEPFAR funding, introduced an alternative diagnostic approach using stool samples. Despite initial reservations, Mrs. Goi understood the importance of the test and, with the help of the health team, was able to collect the sample. The result, days later, confirmed what everyone feared: Eva had tuberculosis. Mrs. Goi recalled, “It was a shock to learn that my daughter had the same disease as my mother. But at the same time, I was relieved to know that there was a cure.”Following the diagnosis, Eva commenced tuberculosis medication. Mrs. Goi observed early changes in her daughter\u2019s condition, explaining, “At first, I received medication for a month, and I soon noticed improvements. My daughter was more energetic, her eyes began to shine again, and her appetite returned.” Alongside medication, Eva\u2019s treatment plan included nutritional and psychological support. These integrated services were crucial given the challenges Mrs. Goi faced in managing the long-distance travel to health facilities and the ongoing risk of reinfection within the household.Reflecting on the difficulties she encountered during this period, Mrs. Goi stated, “It was hard, but as a mother, nothing stopped me from giving my best for my daughter. I knew that the cure was within our reach, and I had to fight for it.” After several months of consistent treatment and follow-up, Eva’s condition improved markedly Her recovery was evidenced by her renewed energy and a return to normal activities, attesting to the success of both the medication regimen and the novel diagnostic strategy. Mrs. Goi expressed her relief and gratitude: “Now, my daughter is cured and healthy. She is a girl full of joy. As a mother, I feel immense happiness seeing her well again. “Eva’s illustrates the tangible benefits of adopting stool-based diagnostic methods for pediatric tuberculosis. Between January and December 2024, the implementation of stool diagnosis resulted in a significant increase in the number of confirmed diagnoses: from 8 TB identified cases in 126 samples collected among children in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 to 54 cases identified in 485 samples in the fourth quarter. This change not only saved Eva’s life but also influenced her grandmother, who found motivation in her granddaughter’s recovery to continue her own treatment. “It is essential for communities to share experiences like ours so that people know that tuberculosis is curable,” says Mrs. Goi, emphasizing the importance of awareness. Now, Eva’s next step is to ensure she is not reinfected, and Mrs. Goi is committed to following all prevention guidelines. Eva’s story is a beacon of hope, an example of the positive impact that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can have on a child’s life. The innovation of stool-based diagnosis, supported by C-Sa\u00fade through PEPFAR funds, is a crucial tool in the fight against tuberculosis. Eva’s journey reminds us that healing and hope are within reach when we seek the right care and work together for the health and well-being of our communities. 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