The Kochi Declaration 2024 – A catalyst for global TB elimination through private sector engagement
The Kochi Declaration 2024 (resulting from the International Leadership Summit of Medical Associations) marks a significant step in global TB elimination efforts. By emphasising private sector engagement, it addresses critical gaps in TB care delivery, particularly in high-burden countries where 60%–80% of patients initially seek care from private providers. This initiative aligns with the WHO’s public–private mix approach, enhancing case detection, treatment quality, and global health equity. It underscores the potential of collaborative strategies to accelerate progress towards a TB-free world by 2030, aligning with United Nations High-Level Meeting targets and broader global health goals.
Authors
- Venkatesh Karthikeyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3768-3218)
- Ishamuddin Mustapha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5729-4885)
- Caroline Abel
- Santosh Kumar Sahu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3480-6507)
- R. Asokan
- JA Jayalal
- H. Luswata
- T. Kaumba
- E. Hug Choudhruy
- D. Ndilanha
- J.J. Sharon
- E. Burhan
- M. Rajathurai
- M. Amoakoh-Coleman
- J. Barasa
- M. Minerva
Institutions
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office (GB)
- Madras Medical College (IN)
- African Palliative Care Association (UG)
- Philippine Medical Association (PH)
- Lusaka Apex Medical University (ZM)
- Tanzania Public health Association (TZ)
- Bangladesh Medical Association of North America (US)
- Nigerian University Games Association (NG)
- World Health Organization - Zambia (ZM)
- Commonwealth Education Trust (GB)
- Indian Medical Association (IN)
- Kenya Psychiatry Association (KE)
- African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.25.0192
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00