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Papers by Kodjo Akpadja

Frontiers in public health, May 16, 2024

Drug-resistant (DR) tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern globally, complicating TB ... more Drug-resistant (DR) tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern globally, complicating TB control and management e orts. West Africa has historically faced di culty in combating DR-TB due to limited diagnostic skills, insu cient access to excellent healthcare, and ine ective healthcare systems. This has aided in the emergence and dissemination of DR Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) strains in the region. In the past, DR-TB patients faced insu cient resources, fragmented e orts, and suboptimal treatment outcomes. However, current e orts to combat DR-TB in the region are promising. These e orts include strengthening diagnostic capacities, improving access to quality healthcare services, and implementing evidence-based treatment regimens for DR-TB. Additionally, many West African National TB control programs are collaborating with international partners to scale up laboratory infrastructure, enhance surveillance systems, and promote infection control measures. Moreso, novel TB drugs and regimens, such as bedaquiline and delamanid, are being introduced to improve treatment outcomes for DR-TB cases. Despite these obstacles, there is optimism for the future of DR-TB control in West Africa. Investments are being made to improve healthcare systems, expand laboratory capacity, and support TB research and innovation. West African institutions are now supporting knowledge sharing, capacity building, and resource mobilization through collaborative initiatives such as the West African Network for TB, AIDS, and Malaria (WANETAM), the West African Health Organization (WAHO), and other regional or global partners. These e orts hold promise for improved diagnostics, optimized treatment regimens, and provide better patient outcomes in the future where drug-resistant TB in WA can be e ectively controlled, reducing the burden of the disease, and improving the health outcomes of a ected individuals.

BMC infectious diseases, Jun 16, 2024

Frontiers in public health, May 16, 2024

Drug-resistant (DR) tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern globally, complicating TB ... more Drug-resistant (DR) tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern globally, complicating TB control and management e orts. West Africa has historically faced di culty in combating DR-TB due to limited diagnostic skills, insu cient access to excellent healthcare, and ine ective healthcare systems. This has aided in the emergence and dissemination of DR Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) strains in the region. In the past, DR-TB patients faced insu cient resources, fragmented e orts, and suboptimal treatment outcomes. However, current e orts to combat DR-TB in the region are promising. These e orts include strengthening diagnostic capacities, improving access to quality healthcare services, and implementing evidence-based treatment regimens for DR-TB. Additionally, many West African National TB control programs are collaborating with international partners to scale up laboratory infrastructure, enhance surveillance systems, and promote infection control measures. Moreso, novel TB drugs and regimens, such as bedaquiline and delamanid, are being introduced to improve treatment outcomes for DR-TB cases. Despite these obstacles, there is optimism for the future of DR-TB control in West Africa. Investments are being made to improve healthcare systems, expand laboratory capacity, and support TB research and innovation. West African institutions are now supporting knowledge sharing, capacity building, and resource mobilization through collaborative initiatives such as the West African Network for TB, AIDS, and Malaria (WANETAM), the West African Health Organization (WAHO), and other regional or global partners. These e orts hold promise for improved diagnostics, optimized treatment regimens, and provide better patient outcomes in the future where drug-resistant TB in WA can be e ectively controlled, reducing the burden of the disease, and improving the health outcomes of a ected individuals.

BMC infectious diseases, Jun 16, 2024