As part of its commitment to supporting public health, C-Saúde is intensifying its efforts in the early identification and screening of tuberculosis (TB) in Zambézia Province.
Strategic training sessions were recently held for Health Counseling and Testing (HTC) Counselors and Community Cough Officers. These are key actors in the fight against TB at both the community level and within the health facilities.
Tuberculosis remains the leading opportunistic infection among people living with HIV and is one of the leading causes of preventable death in Mozambique. Recognizing this reality, C-Saúde is investing in a practical and inclusive approach that places communities at the center of the response.
Training with Theoretical and Practical Components
Theoretical Component: This training covered various topics related to TB, including the causative agent, modes of transmission, clinical symptoms, and procedures for screening and sample collection.
Practical Component: Participants received guidance on how to fill out the TB test request form (PNCT-5), the presumptive patient register, and the TB contact tracing logbook.
Community-Based Screening
With this initiative, C-Saúde is expanding TB screening into the communities through Community Cough Officers, who now play an active role in identifying contacts of TB patients and promptly referring suspected cases to health facilities.
This model aims to increase the number of people screened, improve detection quality, and ensure the timely initiation of treatment for those diagnosed with TB.
Impact on Public Health
By ensuring early case detection, this intervention helps to break the chain of TB transmission, protecting the most vulnerable families and communities. It is a vital step toward achieving the goals of the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNCT) and saving lives.
