27 Feb Pakistan: Mobile X-ray camps provide access to TB diagnosis services in rural areas
Mercy Corps screens marginalized populations with the help of vans equipped with X-rays and GeneXpert technology.
Update z from the Field
26 Feb DRC: National TB Control Programme screens prisons for TB
Prisoners, prison personnel and TB contacts in 2 provinces were screened using mobile units equipped with chest X-rays and GeneXpert.
15 Feb REACH India: Empowering Women Through TB Work
REACH believes in empowering women and especially women in those families where TB has wreaked havoc, emotionally and financially.
11 Feb Nigeria: Active case finding in designated health facilities increases notifications
Close collaboration with management and staff of outpatient departments ensures successful operation of the program.
11 Feb Nigeria: Janna Health Foundation (JHF) screens for TB in Nomadic Communities in Gassol, Taraba State
The project screened 12 nomadic communities and active TB case-finding is still underway in Taraba and Adamawa States.