We’re pleased to share a new article in IJTLD Open titled “Progress and Challenges to TB Elimination in New South Wales, Australia”, co-authored by our Chief Investigator, Professor Ben Marais.
 
The paper reviews NSW’s efforts to eliminate TB using the WHO framework for low-incidence countries. It highlights strong surveillance, contact tracing, and uptake of shorter MDR-TB treatments, while noting ongoing challenges like:
 

• Plateaued TB rates

• Local transmission in vulnerable groups

• Low public awareness

• Migration-related complexities

 
The authors call for better screening, preventive treatment, and community-led strategies to help achieve Australia’s goal of zero local TB transmission.
 
Congratulations to Professor Marais and co-authors for this valuable contribution. Click here to read the article. 

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