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Active tuberculosis case finding in Papua New Guinea identified a high prevalence of undiagnosed TB, demonstrating a feasible, low-cost approach for remote, high-burden regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Papua New Guinea faces a high burden of tuberculosis (TB), yet community-based studies are scarce.
  • Limited research exists on effective TB case-finding strategies in resource-limited, remote settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a low-cost, active community case-finding method for tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea.
  • To determine the prevalence of active TB disease in selected rural communities.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-month active community case-finding initiative was conducted in 26 villages in Morobe Province.
  • Screening included symptom assessment and sputum smear microscopy for adults and children.
  • Diagnostic yield and cost per case identified were calculated.

Main Results:

  • 130 active TB cases were identified in approximately 17,000 people, yielding a prevalence of 765 per 100,000.
  • 82% of identified cases were previously undiagnosed.
  • The cost per identified case was US$146, with a high yield in this remote region.

Conclusions:

  • Active, community-based tuberculosis case finding is feasible and effective in resource-limited, remote areas like Papua New Guinea.
  • This approach successfully identified a significant hidden burden of TB, highlighting the need for similar strategies in high-burden Asia Pacific countries.