Assessing the roles of community based service providers and healthcare workers in the prevention of relapse among TB infected patients in Namibia.

Abstract

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis commonly referred to as (TB) is still one of the major health concerns, with high prevalence globally as well as in Namibia. While significant progress has been achieved in the prevention and treatment services of TB in the country, including use of community-based service providers and community-based health workers, the number of relapse cases remained high. The study aimed at assessing the role of Community Based Service Providers in the prevention of relapse among TB infected patients in Namibia.