Describe how the spread of tuberculosis could be controlled using a whole system approach. Describe its main features and why this programme would be effective.

Case study

Imagine you have started work as a consultant to advise on the control of tuberculosis in a health region with a population of 500,000 people and an annual incidence of 150 cases per 100,000 people.

• Describe how the spread of tuberculosis could be controlled using a whole system approach. Describe its main features and why this programme would be effective.

• Discuss the likely challenges to implementation and how these might be addressed. NOTES: Make sure you answer each part of the question in one file, and that it is uploaded as a Word file or PDF document.