Progress and challenges in achieving tuberculosis elimination in India by 2025: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge in India, which is home to one of the highest TB burdens worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis will aim to synthesize the anticipated progress and potential challenges in achieving TB elimination in India by 2025.

Methods

A comprehensive search will be conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies. The eligibility criteria will encompass individuals diagnosed with TB in India, interventions targeting TB treatment, prevention, or control, and various comparator groups. Outcomes of interest will include incidence reduction, mortality rate, treatment success rate, barriers to TB care, and more. Both quantitative and

SUBMITTER: Padhi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971764 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature