Table 4 Outputs and outcomes in the childhood TB program in Chegutu District, 2020
Outputs | Achieved | Target | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
Proportion of notified cases | 21 /539 (4%) | 12% | The district did not reach its target. Children should contribute to 12% of all TB notifications. |
Proportion of cases detected and started on treatment | 21/21 | 100% | The district reached its target |
Proportion of cases who were tested for HIV | 21/21 | 100% | The district reached its target |
Proportion of cases who were HIV positive | 14/21 | 7/21 of the children were HIV negative | |
Proportion of HIV positive cases was initiated on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) | 9/14 | 100% | 5/14 of the children were not put on ART as they were still within 2 weeks of commencement of TB treatment |