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Tuberculosis-a World Health Organization Perspective.

Giovanni Sotgiu1, Giorgia Sulis2, Alberto Matteelli2

  • 1Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari 07100, Italy.

Microbiology Spectrum
|February 11, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Global public health strategies have reduced tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths. However, TB/HIV coinfection and drug-resistant TB require enhanced political commitment and research for diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines to achieve TB elimination.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, causing substantial morbidity and mortality.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has implemented major public health strategies like DOTS, Stop TB, and End TB to combat the disease.
  • Despite progress, TB/HIV coinfection and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) impede global elimination goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of global public health strategies on tuberculosis.
  • To identify challenges hindering tuberculosis elimination by 2050.
  • To highlight the need for continued efforts in research and political commitment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global public health strategies and their epidemiological impact.

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  • Analysis of factors hindering tuberculosis control, including coinfection and drug resistance.
  • Discussion of requirements for achieving future tuberculosis elimination targets.

    • Main Results:

    • Global strategies have demonstrably reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality.
    • Emergence of TB/HIV coinfection and MDR-TB presents significant obstacles to TB elimination.
    • Increased global annual decline in TB incidence rate is necessary.

    Conclusions:

    • Sustained political commitment and adaptation of evidence-based recommendations are crucial.
    • Advancements in rapid diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive vaccines are essential for future TB control.
    • Further research and development are vital to overcome current epidemiological threats posed by tuberculosis.