Trends in Tuberculosis Notifications and Treatment Results in Bangladesh: Insights from National TB Program Data (2019–2021) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Trends in Tuberculosis Notifications and Treatment Results in Bangladesh: Insights from National TB Program Data (2019–2021)

  • By

  • Mohammad Julhas Sujan

  • Afzalur Rahman

  • Abu Taleb

  • Ahmadul Hasan Khan

  • Shanjida Rahman Sultana

  • Mohammad Ali Moni

  • Hasan Mahmud Reza

  • Md Hasinur Rahman Khan

  • Ahmed Hossain

  • January 31, 2026

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    Bangladesh accounts for 3.4% of global tuberculosis cases, highlighting its significant burden in the ongoing TB epidemic.

  • 2

    The National Tuberculosis Program in Bangladesh has achieved treatment success rates exceeding 90% in recent years despite COVID-19 disruptions.

  • 3

    The study analyzed TB notification trends and treatment outcomes from 2019 to 2021, focusing on high-risk subpopulations.

  • 4

    Data was collected using the e-TB Manager, which consolidates comprehensive information on TB cases for effective surveillance.

  • 5

    Understanding treatment outcomes is essential for improving resource allocation and targeted interventions in TB control efforts.

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Trends in Tuberculosis Notifications and Treatment Results in Bangladesh: Insights from National TB Program Data (2019–2021)

  • by Mohammad Julhas Sujan, Afzalur Rahman, Abu Taleb, Ahmadul Hasan Khan, Shanjida Rahman Sultana, Mohammad Ali Moni, Hasan Mahmud Reza, Md Hasinur Rahman Khan, Ahmed Hossain

  • January 31, 2026

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