Engagement of private health care facilities in TB management in Lusaka district of Zambia: lessons learned and achievements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, at least 3 million TB patients are missed every year. In Zambia, the TB treatment coverage increased from 66% in 2020 to 92% in 2022. Involvement of all levels of health care service delivery is critical to finding all the missing TB patients.

Methods

A survey was undertaken in 15 private facilities in Lusaka district of Zambia using a structured tool administered by project team and a district health team member. Data collected during the survey was analysed and results were used to determine the type of TB services that were offered as well as barriers and enablers to TB service provision. This was followed by a set of interventions that included; training and mentorship on active case finding and systematic TB screening, increased diagnostic capacity,

SUBMITTER: Hambwalula R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941462 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature