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USAID’s Alliance for Combating TB in Bangladesh (ACTB): A Breath of Life for Children

RDRS, in collaboration with icddr,b and with support from USAID, is leading an initiative to combat tuberculosis (TB) among children aged 0-14 in the Rangpur, Kurigram, and Lalmonirhat districts. The project’s primary goal is to reduce the burden of TB among children by diagnosing at least 5% of child TB cases and ensuring they receive treatment under the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) strategy. A key focus of the project is on building the capacity of service providers and stakeholders to manage childhood TB effectively. Additionally, the project aims to establish a robust referral mechanism to ensure that children receive timely and accurate screening, treatment, and ongoing management of TB.

As a result of these efforts, community awareness about child TB has significantly increased, leading to earlier diagnosis and a rise in case notifications across the Rangpur, Lalmonirhat, and Kurigram districts.