Maximizing tuberculosis services through private provider engagement – A case study from Pakistan

• Published in: Journal of clinical tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases Vol. 39; p. 100506
• Main Authors: Rashid, Aamna, Sheokand, Surbhi, Fatima, Razia, Habib, Hammad, Tahir, Adeel, Saleem, Asim, Thapa, Poshan, Heitkamp, Petra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Infectious Disease

Pakistan is the fourth highest contributor to the globally estimated 3.7 million tuberculosis (TB) cases. Due to the subpar condition of public sector facilities in Pakistan, the private sector remains the preferred choice, with over 90% of people accessing it for TB care. Aligning with the World He...