Epidemiological Analysis of Tuberculosis in Nakfa District, Eritrea: A 14 Year Spatiotemporal Study and Implications for TB Control

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Authors

Samuel Tekle Mengistu · Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Yafet Kesete · Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Meron Tesfay · Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Ghirmay Ghebremeskel · Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Saron Abraham · Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Mohammed Elfatih Hamida · University of Asmara

Oliver Okoth Achila

Abstract

Our findings suggest that TB incidence in Nakfa district is relatively stable, but the distribution of the disease is uneven and may be associated with a lack of TB care services in some subzones. We recommend greater decentralization of TB care services and increased case-finding activities to improve the detection and treatment of TB in Nakfa and other remote areas.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Diverse Scientific Research Studies Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Infection and Drug Resistance

Volume Volume 19, pp. 1-12

DOI: 10.2147/idr.s568404

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