The outcome of Tuberculosis control program in Red Sea State, Sudan

Abstract

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is an endemic disease in Port Sudan city. Efforts to control this disease started in 1996 with the establishment of a national tuberculosis control committee. Field application of a national tuberculosis program (NTP) was implemented in Port Sudan by the ministry of health, according to the guidelines of the world health organization(WHO). Objective This study was aimed at evaluating the outcome of tuberculosis control after the application of this program. Design A retrospective study Patients and Methods The active TB cases admitted and treated in Port Sudan tuberculosis diagnostic center were studied. The outcome of control was evaluated, and comparison was made between years 2002 to 2010. Results The total number of TB cases reduced from 1803 in 2002 to 1100 in 2010. Default decreased in 2002 (9.4%) and increased in 2010 (14%). However, there was an increase in the rate of therapy completion, treatment failure, and deaths. There was no change in the rate of relapse. Conclusion Nevertheless, the completion rate slightly improved, the overall outcome of the application of the NTP was not satisfactory. A recommendation for speedy improve the infrastructure accompanied by supporting material of the health care system to create a suitable successful program is essential.

Keywords

• TB
• Outcome
• TB control
• Port Sudan