Strategies to reduce the incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis(PTB) in the rural areas of Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia

The purpose of the project is to develop strategies to reduce the incidence of smear-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in rural areas of Hadiya zone, Central Ethiopia. The project has 6 objectives

.To assess and determine the impact ofvthe Spatial Epidemiology of smear-positive pulmonary Tuberculosis from January 2019 to December 2023

.To examine and determine the current trend of smear-positive PTB from January 2024 to December 2026

.To indentify and determine geographical areas of on-going smear-positive PTB transmission

.To investigate determinants associated factors with smear-positive PTB

.To explore factors influencing the prevalence of PTB

.To develop strategies to reduce the prevalence of pulmonary TB