Community Screening
Taking TB screening directly into communities through door-to-door engagement and outreach activities.
Project annexure / South Africa
ProTB
Bringing TB screening, diagnosis and treatment closer to communities.
ProTB is a community-based TB initiative strengthening case finding, diagnosis and treatment access across Nelson Mandela Bay and the Sarah Baartman District within the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Building on the foundation of Accelerate 1
ProTB combines community screening, digital chest X-rays, contact tracing and treatment support to help identify people earlier and connect them to care faster.
Since 2026, the programme has already screened 10,000 people, identified 223 TB cases and started 95% of diagnosed patients on treatment.
Our Impact
Programme results and reach.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total People Screened | 10,467 |
| People Tested | 3,592 |
| TB Cases Identified | 223 |
| Started on Treatment | 211 |
| Treatment Initiation Rate | 95% |
Our Approach
Finding people earlier. Connecting them to care faster.
Digital Chest X-Ray (DCXR)
Using digital chest X-ray technology to support earlier TB detection and improve access to screening.
Contact Tracing
Strengthening household and close-contact tracing to identify people at risk and support faster linkage to care.
Treatment Linkage
Supporting rapid treatment initiation and continuity of care for people diagnosed with TB.
TB Preventive Therapy (TPT)
ProTB also supports TB preventive therapy (TPT) for eligible contacts and community members at risk of developing TB.
ProTB also supports TB preventive therapy (TPT) for eligible contacts and community members at risk of developing TB.
Why ProTB Matters
Many people affected by TB still face barriers to diagnosis and treatment, particularly in underserved communities.
By combining community outreach, technology-enabled screening and rapid linkage to care, ProTB helps bring TB services closer to people and supports earlier access to treatment.
TPT Impact
Programme results and reach.
| Impact area | Results |
|---|---|
| TPT Eligible | 408 |
| Started on TPT | 277 |
| Community/Household Initiations | 199 |