How effective are tuberculosis screening programmes for migrants?
A comprehensive analysis reveals that one-off follow-up screenings often produce better outcomes than repeated tests. While voluntary and mandatory programmes yield similar results, mandatory programmes typically secure higher participation rates. The study highlights the importance of well-designed screening programmes for tuberculosis prevention among migrants and calls for further improvements in their effectiveness and cost-efficiency within public health systems.
Mandatory, voluntary, repetitive, or one-off post-migration follow-up for tuberculosis prevention and control: A systematic review. PLOS Medicine. 2023; 20(1).