Eliminating tuberculosis (TB) is now a priority in the Global Health agenda. Is it achievable? How and when could this happen? Though still uncertain, it is an ongoing discussion in the field. In this practical, we will illustrate important concepts of TB epidemiology with a simple compartmental model and assess the interventions required to achieve elimination thresholds and End TB goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Core concepts The following concepts will be developed during the practical: ...