Progress and challenges in tuberculosis preventive treatment in the Western Pacific Region: a situational analysis of seven high tuberculosis burden countries

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Situational analysis reveals rising enrollment and persistent barriers to tuberculosis preventive treatment in high-burden countries.

Implementation of shorter regimens and increased enrollment lead to promising outcomes, but disparities remain across demographics.
Six of the seven countries have national guidelines, with some now offering shorter regimens like rifapentine, showing progress in tuberculosis preventive treatment.
Major challenges include individual complacency, stigma, and healthcare access, limiting the effectiveness of tuberculosis preventive treatment initiatives.
A multisector task force aims to enhance tuberculosis preventive treatment's integration into primary healthcare, addressing funding and policy gaps.

Oh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Situational analysis reveals rising enrollment and persistent barriers to tuberculosis preventive treatment in high-burden countries.

Implementation of shorter regimens and increased enrollment lead to promising outcomes, but disparities remain across demographics.
Six of the seven countries have national guidelines, with some now offering shorter regimens like rifapentine, showing progress in tuberculosis preventive treatment.
Major challenges include individual complacency, stigma, and healthcare access, limiting the effectiveness of tuberculosis preventive treatment initiatives.
A multisector task force aims to enhance tuberculosis preventive treatment's integration into primary healthcare, addressing funding and policy gaps.

Oh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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