Knut Lönnroth

TL;DR: It is suggested that, while the current strategy in TB control is effective in curing patients and saving lives, the epidemiological impact has so far been less than predicted and additional interventions to reduce peoples' vulnerability for TB may therefore be required.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight the need for continued scale-up of early diagnosis and proper treatment for all forms of tuberculosis in line with the Stop TB Strategy; development and enforcement of bold health-system policies; establishment of links with the broader development agenda; and promotion and intensification of research towards innovations.

TL;DR: Ending the tuberculosis epidemic in high-incidence countries needs a similar approach that guarantees access to high-quality tuberculosis care and prevention to all while simul taneously addressing the social determinants of tuberculosis.

TL;DR: There is a need for increased attention to treatment of tuberculosis in people with diabetes, which may include testing for suspected diabetes, improved glucose control, and increased clinical and therapeutic monitoring.

TL;DR: An action framework for countries with low tuberculosis (TB) incidence sets out priority interventions required for these countries to progress first towards “pre-elimination” and eventually the elimination of TB as a public health problem.