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May 15, 2026International Journal of Infection Prevention0 citationsOpen Access

Strengthening TB Infection Control and Its Impact on TB Screening Practices Among Healthcare Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe

MAMashamba AletheaPMPepukai MildredMMMuzambi Margaret

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the effect of strengthened TB infection control measures on TB screening practices among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Implemented training and mentorship programs for healthcare workers.
  • Conducted regular site surveillance visits (SSV) during the project period.
  • Monitored the incidence of TB cases in healthcare settings.
  • Fourteen healthcare workers were diagnosed with TB, leading to a case rate of 372 new cases per 100,000.
  • TB screening practices improved significantly after the training.
  • Regular mentorship contributed to better case finding among healthcare workers.

Abstract

Journal of Infection Preventioning the project period.Fourteen were diagnosed with TB and referred for care, resulting in 372 new cases per 100,000. ConclusionThe implemented strategy of training, mentorship, and regular SSV strengthened TBIC measures, improved TB screening practices and case finding among HCW.Improving and maintaining practices is critical for effective TBIC.

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Alethea et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b7eae7dec685947aa909https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-26-6169
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