TB and TB / HIV - Tuberculosis
The Hidden Fight Against Tuberculosis: ICAP in Kenya Supports TB Screenings in Kenya’s Prisons
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Kenya, with an estimated 31% of cases undiagnosed or unreported, according to a 2023 Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH) survey. With 52% of people diagnosed with TB having no cough and only 59% of people...
ICAP in Zambia Significantly Improves Screening and Identification of Advanced HIV Disease Through Technical Assistance
In Western Province, Zambia, numerous challenges at health facilities – such as limited technical capacity among health workers, weak commodity security, and lack of equipment – contributed to poor management of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD). Opportunistic infections,...
Study Shows Person-Centered Management Approach Could Improve TB Prevention Among Children in Lesotho
Tuberculosis is preventable, and yet, it afflicts 10 million people every year globally. The Kingdom of Lesotho accounts for the world’s highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB), with over half of cases co-infected with HIV. Children are especially vulnerable to...
