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March 29, 2026AIDS1 citations

Integrating tuberculosis services with the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program in Rwenzori region, Uganda, 2022–2023

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AKAdeodata R. KekitiinwaMJMichael JumaCTCathbert Tumusiime

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the integration of tuberculosis services into the Orphans and Vulnerable Children program in Uganda.
  • Integrated TB services with OVC programming
  • Increased TB screening and diagnostic investigations
  • Evaluated impacts on case-finding among beneficiaries
  • Increased rates of TB screening
  • Higher rates of diagnostic investigation
  • Improved case-finding among vulnerable populations

Abstract

Integrating TB services into OVC programming increased TB screening, diagnostic investigation, and case-finding among beneficiaries. These gains highlight the impact of harnessing OVC resources to address gaps in TB care, especially among populations that may face barriers to seeking care at a health facility.

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Kekitiinwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c3a8de0f0f753b39e9fbhttps://doi.org/10.1097/qad.0000000000004503
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