EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health officials said they have been notified of tuberculosis cases at Camp East Montana.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is mandated to report notifiable conditions, including confirmed or suspected tuberculosis, officials said.

ICE and its contracted medical providers are tasked with diagnosing, treating, and managing tuberculosis while individuals are in federal custody, according to city officials.

Upon receiving a TB case report, the Department of Public Health reviews the referral, enters necessary case information into the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS), and may offer medical recommendations as needed, officials said.

If an individual with TB is released into the community, the Department of Public Health coordinates evaluation and follow-up care to ensure treatment completion, reduce transmission risk, and protect public health.

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