Highest prevalence of tuberculosis is between which age group
a.0-4
b.5-14
c.15-24
d.25-34
e.65<
c. 15-24
What is economic impact of TB?
Travel, lost income, and accommodation expenses
What is the overall TB treatment success rate in mongolia?
90%
What is the 2025 target from WHO End TB framework strategic vision?
50% reduction in TB incidence by this milestone year
What is Mongolia's TB incidence compared to Global TB average
a. same
b. 2 times more
c. 3 times more
d. 4 times more
c. 3 times more
What are geographic barriers?
Rural and nomadic populations
What is MDR/RR-TB?
Resistance to at least rifampicin, often associated with isoniazid resistance
What is the WHOend TB mortality reduction target by end of 2025?
75% reduction in TB death.
What is the TB incidence rate in Mongolia?
446 cases per 100000 population
Mongolian healthcare system barrier for TB treatment? what is centralized dispensary model?
Patient must travel long distance daily for treatment. This led to high "catastrophic costs".
What is DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, short-course)?
globally introduced in the 1990s, improved TB treatment outcome
What are the 3 pillars of WHO End TB strategy?
1. Health system strengthening
2. Innovation & Research
3. Multisectoral collaboration