Glob Public Health . 2026 Dec Tuberculosis prevention in low- and middle-income settings

This research serves as a comprehensive qualitative scoping review that examines the landscape of tuberculosis prevention within low- and middle-income countries across the Asia-Pacific region. By synthesizing forty studies, the authors highlight a significant focus on secondary prevention, such as early detection, while noting a critical lack of data concerning vulnerable populations. The text identifies systemic health weaknesses and social stigma as primary obstacles that hinder effective disease control. Ultimately, the source argues that the path toward sustainable prevention requires decentralizing medical services and fostering deeper community engagement to overcome existing policy gaps.