Scaling up of comprehensive TB reduction and control interventions among high-risk populations in Wakiso district.

The Defeat TB project was implemented in Wakiso District with support of University Research Co. (URC)/ USAID for a period of 12 Months with a goal of contributing to the reduction of new TB infections and control its effects by the end of July 2019 among high-risk populations including prisoners, slum dwellers, factory workers, PLHIV and contacts of confirmed and infectious TB patients using local structures. Specifically the project aimed at increasing the level of community awareness & demand for services, increasing case finding, improving average treatment success rates for patients, strengthening M&E systems, referrals and community linkages for effective data collection, analysis and reporting for vulnerable populations in TB hotspots and congregate settings.  Several activities were implemented to achieve the objectives including Strengthening Coordination and community structures; Community awareness and demand creation and Improving TB treatment outcomes using several implementation strategies including peer to peer mobilization and education, Community Dialogues, Community TB Screening, contact tracing, Home visits and adherence support, counselling, Client follow up and Community Based DOTs. Monitoring, DQAs, CQI and support supervision.

Tremendous achievements were realized including sensitized and screened of 1,389 individuals, 142 TB cases were identified, followed up to treatment success. The project also distributed 51,924 male condoms, 517 female condoms as part of integration.