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

https://images.app.goo.gl/4b6QJKF9ABz3sayR8 Drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB) are a serious threat to the global health community, potentially undoing decades of progress made in the fight against this infectious disease. Experts caution that the fast-spreading “superbug” TB, which is resistant to several antibiotics, is a serious concern that has to be addressed immediately. The Alarming Spread of