Tuberculosis Case Finding at the Pharmacy Using Trained Pharmacists and an Electronically Monitored Referral System to Reduce TB Transmission in the Community by Shortening the Diagnosis Delay

Tuberculosis (TB) is rampant inTanzania and the detection rate is low (50%). People who potentially have TB tend to go to pharmacies to purchase antibiotics before getting a proper diagnosis. A training and referral system from pharmacies to facility-based diagnostic/treatment centres will increase early detection rates and reduce transmission by shortening the diagnosis delay.