Introduction

Can We Eradicate Tuberculosis? A Review of Obstacles to Eliminate the Disease examines why tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge despite decades of control efforts. The book moves beyond a predominantly biological perspective to explore the social, economic, cultural and health-system factors sustaining transmission. It addresses poverty, overcrowding, malnutrition, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, diagnostic gaps, treatment adherence, financing and drug resistance. By critically examining limitations in existing strategies, the book highlights opportunities for stronger prevention, diagnosis, treatment, public awareness, policy development and international collaboration.

Key Features

• - Examines barriers to global TB elimination.
• - Integrates biological and sociocultural perspectives.
• - Explores health-system weaknesses and treatment challenges.
• - Discusses drug-resistant tuberculosis and contributing factors.
• - Highlights strategies for sustainable TB control.

Readership :

Public health professionals, epidemiologists, physicians, researchers, policymakers, healthcare administrators and students of global health.