Syndemic of Tuberculosis and COVID-19 in Bangladesh
Summary: COVID-19 has affected every aspect of human lives and its impact in resource constrained countries had been devastating. The syndemic of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis (TB) had led the whole TB management system of Bangladesh on the edge of breakdown. However, a little attention was given by the authority to tackle the issue. Hence, a multisectoral and properly coordinated approach is recommended. Full text link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10105395211034073?journalCode=apha#:~:text=One%20model%20indicated%20that%20a,the%20people%20to%20extreme%20poverty. Keywords: COVID-19, Tuberculosis, Syndemic, Bangladesh, Old disease
National TB Control Program of Bangladesh: System Failure and Loss of Effectiveness
Author: Afrose et al. Summary: The National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) is one of the largest programs run by the state with many successes. However, underreporting is considered a real flaw of the current program. To report the characteristics and outcomes of TB patients registered in an upazila health complex in Kazipur, Sirajganj district, Bangladesh between September 2018 and February 2019 under the control of NTP was the objective of the study. This retrospective cohort study was conducted using routinely collected program data from the aforementioned site. Data retrieved from the hospital record form. Formal permission was obtained from the