Tuberculosis elimination strategies

Tuberculosis (TB) elimination strategies focus on preventing, detecting, and treating the disease effectively. This involves screening at-risk populations, ensuring timely diagnosis with proper tests, and providing complete treatment to prevent the spread. Vaccination with the BCG vaccine offers some protection, especially for children. Public health programs also promote awareness, improve living conditions, and reduce factors like HIV that increase TB risk. By consistently applying these measures, health authorities aim to significantly decrease TB cases until the disease is no longer a public health threat.