Fukushi Morishita

Tuberculosis epidemiology and programmatic progress in the WHO Western Pacific Region, 2010–2024: an analysis of surveillance data

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in the WHO Western Pacific Region, which accounts for over one quarter of the global TB burden. This study provides an updated regional assessment of TB epidemiology and programmatic performance to info...

Assessment of financial protection mechanisms for tuberculosis services in seven priority countries of the Western Pacific Region: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health and socioeconomic challenge in the Western Pacific Region. Despite the expansion of universal health coverage (UHC), TB-affected households continue to face financial hardship. This study aimed to assess and comp...