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February 19, 2026Breathe0 citationsOpen Access

Enhancing Tuberculosis Care In Low- and Middle-Income Countries Through Digital Technologies

Enhancing tuberculosis care in lower and middle-income countries through digital adherence technologies

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RARabbyia AhmadJRJoão Pedro RamosRDRaquel Duarte

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Overview

Demonstrates the potential of digital adherence technologies to improve TB treatment adherence in low-income settings, suggesting a need for targeted strategies.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of digital adherence technologies in enhancing tuberculosis care in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Analysis of the implementation challenges associated with digital adherence technologies.
  • Assessment of cost-effectiveness and health equity impacts in different LMIC contexts.
  • Review of specific technologies such as 99DOTS against traditional methods.
  • Digital adherence technologies can improve treatment adherence but face infrastructure and cost challenges.
  • Effectiveness varies based on context, with some technologies demonstrating better outcomes than others.
  • Targeting high-risk groups can promote better healthcare equity.

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Ahmad et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a8e3ecb39a600b3f00cbhttps://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.0173-2025
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