African Tourism and Hospitality Studies

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2003 No. 1 (2003)

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Effectiveness Evaluation of Public Health Policies in Preventing Tuberculosis Amongst African Migrant Populations in Tanzania (1980s-2003)

Nguru Ndirangu, Department of Advanced Studies, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Mganga Simba, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Kilimanjaro Mwita, Department of Research, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18778308
Published: September 5, 2003

Abstract

Tanzania has historically experienced a significant influx of African migrant populations due to economic opportunities, leading to increased risk factors for tuberculosis (TB). Public health policies have been implemented in response, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. A systematic literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Eligible studies were reviewed for their adherence to inclusion criteria (public health policies related to TB prevention among African migrants in Tanzania). Public health policies showed mixed results with varying degrees of success across different regions and populations. While some interventions were effective, others struggled due to inadequate implementation or resistance from the migrant population. Future policy evaluations should prioritise community engagement and tailored strategies for high-risk groups.

How to Cite

Nguru Ndirangu, Mganga Simba, Kilimanjaro Mwita (2003). Effectiveness Evaluation of Public Health Policies in Preventing Tuberculosis Amongst African Migrant Populations in Tanzania (1980s-2003). African Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Vol. 2003 No. 1 (2003). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18778308

Keywords

Sub-SaharanAfricanMigrantsTuberculosisPulmonologyHealthPolicyAnalysisPublicHealthInterventions

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