Neftaly Achieves Milestone: 50,520 Tuberculosis Cases Detected

Between July 2006 and June 2011, Neftaly successfully detected a total of 50,520 cases of tuberculosis (all forms) through its TB intervention programs in Niger. This critical achievement marked a major contribution to the national and global fight against TB, particularly in one of the world’s most vulnerable and underserved regions.

Key Highlights

• Comprehensive Case Detection
  Neftaly’s integrated approach—combining community outreach, improved diagnostics, and frontline health worker training—enabled the identification of 50,520 individuals affected by TB, including both pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms.
• Early Detection Saves Lives
  Early diagnosis helped prevent the spread of TB and significantly improved treatment outcomes. Many of the cases were found in rural, high-risk populations with limited access to health services.
• Community-Based Strategy
  The large number of detections was made possible through strong community engagement, mobile screening units, and door-to-door case finding campaigns, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
• Targeted Screening Efforts
  Special attention was given to vulnerable groups such as children, women, nomadic communities, and people living with HIV, where TB incidence is often underreported.

Impact

• Reduced the TB burden in high-prevalence regions.
• Increased national TB notification rates.
• Enhanced public awareness and trust in TB services.
• Strengthened Niger’s TB surveillance and reporting capacity.