Public Health Strategy of Tuberculosis in Bangladesh: A Review Update

Authors

  • Rabeya Mashferat Mary 1Medical Officer (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, Bangladesh), Student, Masters of Public Health (University of Chester, United Kingdom), Mental Health Support Worker, Meadow Park Independent Hospital, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0348-7550
  • Jahid Hasan Student, Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Uttara Adhunik Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh), Mental Health Support Worker, Alternative Futures Group, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8283-1226

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v11i2.70022

Keywords:

Tuberculosis Bangladesh, BRAC Fund Knowledge

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a major public health concern in Bangladesh. Government struggles financially to establish treatment centers despite getting financial aids from NGOs. The high number of tuberculosis deaths in Bangladesh results from delays in the treatment process. Increased funding to allow the purchase of more drugs is a vital requirement to be facilitated by the Government of Bangladesh treasury. Strong-collaboration with WHO and international NGOs offering to help the TB incidences treatment in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, December 2024;11(2):160-165

 

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Published

2025-02-18

How to Cite

Mary, R. M., & Hasan, J. (2025). Public Health Strategy of Tuberculosis in Bangladesh: A Review Update. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, 11(2), 160–165. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v11i2.70022

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)

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Review Articles

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