Tuberculosis, not only an ancient disease but also the most challenging disease causing public health problems effecting humans is still a major cause of death worldwide. As a result, new strategies have evolved to improve management and treatment of tuberculosis.At the same time, the distinguished effect of human immunodeficiency virus on tuberculosis susceptibility and the rapid expansion of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have undermined the advances made by tuberculosis management programs. With an estimated 10 million new cases every year, tuberculosis affects a higher number of individuals.
It has to be understood that for the initiation of this development, a paradigm shift is necessary. At first, there should be an increasing awareness that tuberculosis is not an established disease, rather a larger global health problem prevailing today than ever before.
Secondly, it is a major blockage to economic development in poor countries, and lack of economic development delays the epidemiological control of tuberculosis. This circle intersection of tuberculosis and poverty has to be broken to provide a sustained progress in the disease management.
Thirdly, tuberculosis is no longer a sole public health problem. Instead, it needs to be tackled as a broader developmental issue, including terms of education, hygiene, public policy, housing, and social development.
