TB nurses are key partners in building a TB-free world
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A Tuberculosis Molecular Bacterial Load Assay (TB-MBLA)
Published on: April 30, 2020
C Lowbridge1, J'b Foster2, A Christensen3
1Global and Tropical Health Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Abstract:
TB nurses make up a significant portion of the global TB workforce, playing a pivotal role in bridging biomedical, clinical, public health, and community perspectives, yet their expertise remains under-recognised in policy, research, and leadership. Limited professional recognition, exclusion from decision-making, and barriers to research constrain the contribution of TB nurses. Leveraging the expertise of the TB nursing workforce could drive further innovation but requires formal recognition of TB nursing as a speciality, greater representation in governance, expanded research and leadership opportunities, and stronger professional networks. Recognising, resourcing, and empowering TB nurses is essential to delivering equitable, effective TB care.
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