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Tuberculosis trends in the Pacific: 2000-2006.
Kerri Viney1, Janet O'Connor, Axel Wiegandt
1TB Section, Public Health Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, BP D5 98848, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia. kerriv@spc.int
Pacific Health Dialog
|October 26, 2010
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) rates increased in the Pacific region between 2000-2006, particularly in Micronesia. However, treatment success rates improved to meet the World Health Organization target of 85%.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Pacific Island countries.
- Monitoring TB epidemiology and progress towards control targets is crucial for the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the epidemiology of TB in 19 Pacific Island countries and territories from 2000 to 2006.
- To assess progress against World Health Organization (WHO) TB control targets.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of routine surveillance data from National Tuberculosis Programmes in 19 Pacific Island countries and territories.
- Descriptive epidemiological study covering the period 2000-2006.
Main Results:
- The TB case notification rate in the Pacific increased by 10% (from 49 to 54/100,000 population) between 2000 and 2006.
- Micronesia showed the highest TB rates (145/100,000 in 2006) and the largest increase (39%) during the study period.
- Treatment success rate for new sputum smear-positive TB cases reached the WHO target of 85% in 2005, an increase from 78% in 2000.
Conclusions:
- Despite regional increases in TB rates, particularly in Micronesia, overall treatment success has improved to meet WHO targets.
- Intensified TB control efforts are needed in Micronesia, with sustained support for Melanesia and Polynesia.
- Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are essential for effective TB control in the Pacific.
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