the Humanist view

Uganda’s capacity to diagnose tuberculosis (TB)

Policy Brief: “End Tuberculosis (TB) Now! – TB is a burden, an enormous health challenge to the people, public health systema and economy.” CLICK HERE to download free a PDF of full policy brief. Image Credit: Rachel Mabala, Daily Monitor: “L-R State Minister for Health Hon. Sarah Opendi receiving GeneXpert tuberculosis machines from the United States Ambassador to Uganda H.E. Malac Deborah.”

A comparative analysis which provides insights into Uganda’s overall capacity to diagnose TB. And a detailed analysis of the capacity to diagnose TB within the different geographic regions of the Country.

The implications of Uganda’s current capacity to diagnose TB are discussed. The basis on which suggestions are made on questions for further research and possible actions to be taken if Uganda is truly going to rid itself of TB.

Or, at the very least, slow down its TB infection rate.

And, therefore, significantly reduce those that TB afflicts in Uganda.

A policy brief is authored by Ms. Norah Owaraga, a cultural anthropologist, the Social Scientist for TWENDE (Tuberculosis: Working to Empower the Nations’ Diagnostic Efforts) research and advocacy project, funded through the University of St. Andrews, by EDCTP.