The prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin-resistance strains using GeneXpert-MTB/RIF assay in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This meta-analysis report concluded that the pooled prevalence of TB in general and RR-TB was high across various demographic categories in Ethiopia. Hence, the finding highlights the need to implement integrated intervention approaches such as early case detection, rapid diagnosis, treatment adherence support, and contact tracing to reduce the continued spreading of TB infections, with an emphasis on reducing the spread of drug- resistant TB strains.