Gov’t strengthens 2027-2030 response plan to combat tuberculosis.

The meeting brought together health experts, government officials, technical partners and stakeholders involved in the fight against TB to review and validate the orientations of the future strategic plan.

Participants used the gathering to chart a new course through the development of a strengthened National Strategic Plan for the fight against TB covering the period 2027-2030.

The workshop focused on evaluating the draft National Strategic Plan, NSP-TB 2027-2030 and identifying areas requiring improvement. Working in thematic groups, participants conducted an in-depth analysis of the document and proposed amendments aimed at enhancing the country’s response to the disease.

According to health officials despite the progress made by the country in recent year, tuberculosis remains one of the leading public health challenges.

Statistics presented during the meeting revealed that approximately 38,000 TB cases were estimated nationwide in 2024. 

However, only 26,551 cases were officially notified, highlighting a significant gap in disease detection and reporting.

Concerned by this situation, health authorities present at the meeting set ambitious targets in line with the global strategy of the World Health Organisation, WHO to end the tuberculosis epidemic. 

According to officials, the country aims to reduce TB-related deaths by 90 percent and cut the incidence of the disease by 80 percent by 2035.

Sources present at the workshop noted that to achieve these objectives, the future strategic plan prioritises the strengthening of active case finding, the expansion of rapid diagnostic services, improved access to preventive treatment, and increased community participation in awareness and prevention campaigns.

Officials believe that stronger collaboration between government institutions, healthcare providers, development partners and local communities will be essential to closing the detection gap and improving patient outcomes.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3804 of Monday June 01, 2026