Drug-resistant tuberculosis in war and complex emergencies: jeopardising progress towards TB elimination and antimicrobial resistance control - a scoping review and perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nearly 300 million people globally require humanitarian assistance, primarily due to conflicts and complex emergencies (CE). Modern conflicts are increasingly prolonged, deadly and frequent, severely disrupting health systems and hindering the provision of quality tuberculosis (TB) care. Managing drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) in these settings is particularly challenging. War and post-war conditions could potentially amplify resistance. However, evidence on DR-TB in CE-affected countries remains scarce.

Methods

A scoping review, including grey literature and consultation with implementing agencies, was conducted to analyse published experiences worldwide in delivering DR-TB care in CE.

Results

The review included 16 peer-reviewed articles and 11 reports. Coun

SUBMITTER: Monedero-Recuero I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12927337 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature