Reconstructing tuberculosis services after major conflict: experiences and lessons learned in East Timor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in developing countries. Following the disruption to health services in East Timor due to violent political conflict in 1999, the National Tuberculosis Control Program was established, with a local non-government organisation as the lead agency. Within a few months, the TB program was operational in all districts.

Methods and findings

Using the East Timor TB program as a case study, we have examined the enabling factors for the implementation of this type of communicable disease control program in a post-conflict setting. Stakeholder analysis was undertaken, and semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2003 with 24 key local and international stakeholders. Coordination, cooperation, and collaboration were iden

SUBMITTER: Martins N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1550733 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature