David Livingstone Ezekiel supports the Global Fund Grants portfolio at World Vision International, drawing on over ten years of experience in public health project management and DME. Previously with World Vision India, he led large-scale health programs with partners like UNICEF and the Global Fund. His expertise spans research, knowledge management, and social epidemiology, driving data-informed strategies and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen global health outcomes.
Several factors have been associated with TB-related stigma, including sex, age, grade level, type of accommodation, and attitudes toward pulmonary TB. The study suggests that targeted interventions should be implemented to improve TB knowledge, promote positive attitudes toward pulmonary TB, and strengthen advocacy and social mobilization. These efforts are essential to reduce TB stigma and discrimination both direct and indirect within educational institutions such as public and private schools, vocational colleges, and universities.
Source: Conference 2024