A public–private partnership to reduce tuberculosis burden in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Conclusion Although the previous intervention may have contributed to the good knowledge about TB and care-seeking attitudes displayed by respondents in the communities, sustaining active case finding through public–private partnership can go a long way to reduce TB burden, especially in rural communities where healthcare systems are generally weak or inadequate. Adequate funding of TB control activities is critical in eliminating TB as a public health problem, and the private sector participation such as this is a welcome development.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research