Quantifying undetected tuberculosis in Ethiopia using a novel geospatial modelling approach

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally, with approximately three million cases remaining undetected, thereby contributing to community transmission. Understanding the spatial distribution of undetected TB in high-burden settings is critical for designing and implementing geographically targeted interventions for early detection and control.

Citation:
Wolde HF, Clements ACA, Erena AK, ….. Alene KA. Quantifying undetected tuberculosis in Ethiopia using a novel geospatial modelling approach. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1).

Keywords:
Ethiopia; Spatial distribution; Undetected tuberculosis

Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally, with approximately three million cases remaining undetected, thereby contributing to community transmission. Understanding the spatial distribution of undetected TB in high-burden settings is critical for designing and implementing geographically targeted interventions for early detection and control.