The Hidden Cost: How Out-of-Pocket Expenses hinder Effective TB Treatment

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, despite being preventable and curable. While significant progress has been made in the global fight against TB, out-of-pocket expenses continue to pose a substantial barrier to successful treatment and eradication efforts.  It cannot be overemphasized, out-of-pocket expenditure in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) is…

A deep dive into the challenges facing African health programs: a regional comparative analysis of 2022-2023 OIG audits

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an important part of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. It is tasked with safeguarding the organization’s assets, investments, and reputation through audits and investigations. Their approach includes risk management, governance, and internal controls, while investigating allegations of fraud, abuse, and human rights violations…