From silos to synergy: assessing tuberculosis basic management units readiness for integrated diabetes mellitus care across different districts of Pakistan

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the readiness of tuberculosis facilities to provide integrated care for diabetes mellitus in various districts of Pakistan.
• Evaluated readiness of TB facilities across different districts
• Assessed core domains of care delivery
• Identified systemic weaknesses related to TB-DM integration
• Found critically low readiness levels among TB facilities for integrated care
• Highlighted systemic weaknesses across core care domains
• Pointed out the need for strengthened systems and improved integration strategies