Tuberculosis (TB), driven by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), continues to be a formidable global health challenge, with over ten million new cases and 1.2 million TB-related deaths recorded in 2019 alone. Despite the widespread use of the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, its effectiveness has fallen short, particularly in adult populations, leaving many vulnerable to […]

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose an urgent global public health threat, but the rapid advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) offer unprecedented opportunities to tackle this challenge more effectively. The revolutionary progress and diversification of ICT have the potential to transform TB prevention and care in ways previously unimaginable. By early 2020, there were

Since the landmark  1978 Alma Ata Declaration, the inclusion of communities in health systems has been recognised as fundamental to effective primary health care. Yet, the health reforms of the 1990s often prioritised technical, economic, and managerial aspects over community engagement and social values. The devastating impact of major epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and

Tuberculosis (TB), a disease as old as it is formidable, is caused by the tenacious bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Although it was identified over a century ago, TB remains a significant global health challenge, claiming millions of lives each year. The secret to this pathogen’s resilience lies in its extraordinary ability to adapt and thrive

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a formidable global health challenge, affecting millions and claiming countless lives each year. Despite advances in medicine, approximately 9 million people still fall ill with TB annually, and around 2 million succumb to its devastating effects. The culprit behind this deadly disease is the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When individuals with active TB