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Goals & Objectives of TB Prevention

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that usually affects individuals with weak immune systems. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establish goals and objectives of TB prevention to avoid spread of the disease. They recognize that TB prevention requires sustained efforts.

  1. Disease Control and Prevention

    • WHO aims to control and prevent TB infection

      The main goal is to prevent the widespread infection of tuberculosis through advanced diagnostic tools. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease identify the significance of developing accurate tests that could recognize antibodies triggered by mycobecterium tuberculosis for fast diagnosis. Researchers are encouraged to develop biomarkers for immediate recognition of therapeutic response to vaccine clinical trials.

    Access to Care

    • Accessible care sought for all TB patients.

      The World Health Organization aims to reverse the prevalence of deaths due to TB by 2015. Strategic plans include establishing nationwide partnership among governments of Third-World countries to implement accessible standard of care for TB patients. This includes accessible TB centers and affordable vaccines and medications. Training among health workers also will improve care provided for TB patients.

    Standardized Procedures

    • The Directly Observed Treatment Short Course program remains to be the heart of TB prevention. The WHO's objective is to further strengthen its components involving political commitment for sustained financing: case detection; standardized treatment and patient support; effective drug supply and management; and monitoring and evaluation.

    Clinical Research

    • Clinical research is the core of vaccine development. In search of a more effective and reliable vaccine development and to sustain consistent clinical trials, WHO seeks to promote international funding from various countries. It recognizes that TB is a global crisis that calls for a global response to prevent its widespread infection.

    Public Support

    • Public support is a CDC objective to attain international involvement for the control and prevention of TB. The goal is to mobilize sustained support by getting health care providers and the affected communities involved in TB treatment and prevention. Advertisements to educate the public about the disease also can help in fighting TB.

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