Assessing The Role of Project Management in Disease Outbreak Response and Prevention: A Case Study of TB in Kalingalinga Township

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global public health concern, especially in impoverished nations like Zambia. This study assessed tuberculosis response actions in Kalingalinga, focussing on planning and coordination, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation, and barrier-reduction strategies. Using a mixed-methods study methodology, data were collected from 330 respondents using structured questionnaires and interviews, resulting in an 86% response rate from the original sample of 384 participants. TB health outcomes were significantly associated with planning, resource allocation, monitoring, and barrier mitigation methods (p < 0.05). Variations in TB response tactics significantly affected program efficiency, intervention efficacy, and stakeholder engagement (p < 0.01). The study highlighted stakeholder participation, financial restrictions, and stigma-related hurdles as significant determinants of TB intervention success. It was so determined that in order to improve tuberculosis prevention and treatment outcomes, the study recommends incorporating multi-sectoral coordination models, enhancing funding mechanisms, strengthening monitoring systems, and expanding stigma reduction programs. The implications extend beyond Kalingalinga, providing data-driven insights to legislators, public health experts, and researchers seeking to improve tuberculosis preventive strategies. Future research should investigate the impact of emerging technology and multi-sectoral governance methods on TB response sustainability in similar scenarios.