A new direction for TB control in highly endemic countries: a RCT of active case finding [ 2010 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Guy Marks (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr James Wood ,  A/Pr Sy Dinh ,  Dr Nguyen Viet Nhung ,  Prof Warwick Britton

Brief description Tuberculosis is the number 1 health problem in Vietnam . Many people with TB do not know they have the disease but are infectious to others. Hence, the disease continues to spread. This project will investigate the role of x-ray screening to detect and treat more people with TB, particularly those who do not have symptoms. This may be an important element of future TB control programs in Vietnam and elsewhere in our region.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,362,910.79

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant