Importance of Community Engagement in TB

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Published on LMS

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Importance of Community Engagement in TB

Learning Objectives

The learner will be able to outline community-based TB activities and state importance of community engagement in TB.

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Community-based TB activities are conducted outside the premises of formal health facilities (e.g. hospitals and clinics) in community-based structures (e.g. schools and places of worship) and homesteads. Community health workers and community volunteers carry out community-based TB activities. Both can be supported by nongovernmental organizations and/or the government.

Community Engagement is a cost-effective intervention to improve health service coverage and deliver accessible and people-centered integrated care.