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Controlling tuberculosis: we can't do it if we don't find the cases
1International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Paris, France.
Summary
Global tuberculosis control strategies aim for high treatment success and case detection rates. While treatment success is improving, achieving case-finding targets remains a significant challenge in tuberculosis control efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- The global strategy for tuberculosis (TB) control prioritizes high treatment success rates, particularly for sputum smear-positive cases.
- It also emphasizes achieving high case detection rates to identify and treat individuals with TB.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze progress towards achieving the dual targets of the international tuberculosis control strategy.
- To identify specific areas where targets are not being met.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent analyses and data on tuberculosis control program outcomes.
- Comparative analysis of achieved rates against established targets for treatment success and case detection.
Main Results:
- Progress has been observed in improving the success rate of tuberculosis treatment.
- However, established targets for case detection rates are not being met.
Conclusions:
- While treatment outcomes for tuberculosis are improving, significant gaps persist in case-finding efforts.
- Future strategies must address the shortfall in case detection to effectively control tuberculosis globally.