Authors: Pranay Sinha, Sheela V. Shenoi & Gerald H. Friedland
Tuberculosis (TB) represents a leading infectious cause of death globally. New and novel approaches are required to reduce TB rates and mortality. This article reviews community health worker (CHW) led efforts to prevent and treat TB in order to evaluate the potential of CHW driven programs to effectively impact the future of TB prevention and care.
Link: Opportunities for community health workers to contribute to global efforts to end tuberculosis
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Infectious/communicable diseases, Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2019
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