Challenges and opportunities for eliminating tuberculosis–leveraging political momentum of the UN high-level meeting on tuberculosis
H Sakamoto, S Lee, A Ishizuka, E Hinoshita, H Hori… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background As demonstrated by the United Nations High-Level Meeting on tuberculosis
(TB) held in September 2018, the political momentum for TB has been increasing. The aim …
(TB) held in September 2018, the political momentum for TB has been increasing. The aim …
A review of the incidence and determinants of catastrophic health expenditure in Nigeria: implications for universal health coverage
IN Okedo‐Alex, IC Akamike… - … journal of health …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Background In the Nigerian context, preconditions for financial catastrophe are
operational as there is high out‐of‐pocket spending (OOPS) on health with low capacity to …
operational as there is high out‐of‐pocket spending (OOPS) on health with low capacity to …
Catastrophic total costs in tuberculosis-affected households and their determinants since Indonesia's implementation of universal health coverage
Background: As well as imposing an economic burden on affected households, the high
costs related to tuberculosis (TB) can create access and adherence barriers. This highlights …
costs related to tuberculosis (TB) can create access and adherence barriers. This highlights …
Tuberculosis in older adults: case studies from four countries with rapidly ageing populations in the western pacific region
AKJ Teo, K Rahevar, F Morishita, A Ang… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background The Western Pacific Region has one of the fastest-growing populations
of older adults (≥ 65 years) globally, among whom tuberculosis (TB) poses a particular …
of older adults (≥ 65 years) globally, among whom tuberculosis (TB) poses a particular …
Estimated clinical impact of the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra cartridge for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a modeling study
EA Kendall, SG Schumacher, CM Denkinger… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background The Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) assay offers rapid and accurate diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB) but still suffers from imperfect sensitivity. The newer Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra …
tuberculosis (TB) but still suffers from imperfect sensitivity. The newer Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra …
Catastrophic costs of tuberculosis care: a mixed methods study from Puducherry, India
Background: The average expenditure incurred by patients in low-and middle-income
countries towards diagnosis and treatment of TB ranges from 55to 8198. This out-of-pocket …
countries towards diagnosis and treatment of TB ranges from 55to 8198. This out-of-pocket …
Health extension workers improve tuberculosis case finding and treatment outcome in Ethiopia: a large-scale implementation study
DG Datiko, MA Yassin, SJ Theobald, L Blok… - BMJ global …, 2017 - gh.bmj.com
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death in Ethiopia. One of the main
barriers for TB control is the lack of access to health services. Methods We evaluated a …
barriers for TB control is the lack of access to health services. Methods We evaluated a …
[PDF][PDF] Together on the road to universal health coverage: a call to action
World Health Organization - 2017 - apps.who.int
Together on the road to universal health coverage Page 1 Together on the road to universal
health coverage A CALL TO ACTION Page 2 Page 3 Together on the road to universal health …
health coverage A CALL TO ACTION Page 2 Page 3 Together on the road to universal health …
Combating infectious disease epidemics through China's Belt and Road Initiative
J Chen, R Bergquist, XN Zhou, JB Xue… - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
On March 17, 2017, the United Nations (UN) Security Council, backed by the consensus of
its 193 member states, adopted Resolution 2344, which calls for strengthening regional …
its 193 member states, adopted Resolution 2344, which calls for strengthening regional …
Active case finding among marginalised and vulnerable populations reduces catastrophic costs due to tuberculosis diagnosis
HD Shewade, V Gupta, S Satyanarayana… - Global health …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background: There is limited evidence on whether active case finding (ACF) among
marginalised and vulnerable populations mitigates the financial burden during tuberculosis …
marginalised and vulnerable populations mitigates the financial burden during tuberculosis …