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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Prison Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant public health challenge within penitentiary services globally.
  • Effective TB control in prisons is crucial due to high morbidity and mortality rates among incarcerated populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review challenges in prison TB control and propose solutions aligned with the post-2015 End TB Strategy.
  • To identify research priorities for improving TB control in correctional facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of articles up to 2011, supplemented by a literature search (1990-2014) in PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Hand-searching of article bibliographies and conference abstracts for comprehensive data retrieval.

Main Results:

  • Prison TB control is hampered by insufficient laboratory capacity, diagnostic tools, and medicine supply chain disruptions.
  • Weak integration of civilian and prison TB services, inadequate infection control, and low policy priority for prison healthcare are key barriers.
  • High rates of morbidity and mortality underscore the urgency of addressing these challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Sustained governmental commitment, strategic partnerships, and adequate financing are essential for enhancing TB control in prisons.
  • Improvements in prison TB control directly contribute to broader community health and TB elimination efforts.