TB elimination in Southern Africa: Overview and Critical Reflection

Despite significant progress, TB remains a major public health challenge in Southern Africa. The article highlights the key initiatives in Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa, which have implemented various interventions.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To review how successful TB elimination will depend on simple, low-cost prevention, testing and treatment options, tailored to each country’s specific needs. All of which will require sustained political commitment, innovation and strategic investments in health system strengthening and community-based care.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Key TB elimination initiatives in Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa.
2. Key challenges countries are facing to eliminate TB.
3. TB elimination strategies which will depend on simple, low-cost prevention, testing and treatment options, tailored to each country’s specific needs.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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