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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health Infrastructure

Background:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa faces a dual burden of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics.
  • Overstretched healthcare systems and poorly resourced facilities exacerbate transmission.
  • Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) outbreaks highlight critical infection control deficiencies in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a collaborative approach using novel design software to improve TB infection control in healthcare facilities.
  • To empower healthcare workers in enhancing TB inpatient facilities.
  • To protect patients and staff from TB transmission in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between UK-based architects, healthcare engineers, and local healthcare workers.
  • Utilization of novel design software for facility improvement.
  • Focus on improving ventilation and facility design for TB inpatient care.

Main Results:

  • Rapid and dramatic improvements in TB inpatient facilities were achieved.
  • Enhanced TB infection control measures were implemented.
  • Increased protection for patients and healthcare workers against TB transmission.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative design and engineering interventions can rapidly enhance TB infection control in healthcare settings.
  • Empowering local healthcare workers is crucial for sustainable improvements.
  • Addressing infrastructure limitations is vital for mitigating TB transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.