High levels of unfavourable treatment outcomes in children with drug-sensitive TB in Sierra Leone

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Authors

N. Sesay · University of Sierra Leone

I.F. Kamara

AMV Kumar · Yenepoya University

P. Thekkur · International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

A.A. Alwani · International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

B.D. Fofanah

A.R.Y. Kamara · University of Sierra Leone

A. Bah

Abstract

Despite high compliance with treatment protocols, paediatric TB outcomes were alarmingly unfavourable. Strengthening follow-up systems and data recording, integrating TB-HIV services, and decentralising care are critical to improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Action

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 22-27

DOI: 10.5588/pha.25.0046

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