Biography
F M Monirul Haque Working and Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Expert at National TB control Program Bangladesh. Is a public health specialist. Maintaining the national TB data surveillance system of National TB Control Program, Bangladesh. He has a diverse educational background as well as working experience. Graduated in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Worked in Information Technology sector for five years with servers and networking devices. Completed MBA and and MPH degree. Joined public health sector and have working experience over nine years with a vast knowledge on Health system and TB services of Bangladesh
Key Impacts
Transitioning to a paperless system for tuberculosis data management: Evaluating the eTB Manager in Sherpur District, Bangladesh
The ongoing pilot in Sherpur district demonstrates the potential of digital tools like the eTB-Manager to improve TB data management. However, challenges related to device performance, SIM card support, and internet connectivity in remote areas remain. Recommendations include upgrading devices, improving rural connectivity, offline features of the system and ensuring continuous training and support for long-term success.
Source: Conference 2024
Enhancing childhoodTB detection in Bangladesh: The role of government hospitals and strategic screening initiatives
The expansion of facility-based screening and adoption of stool testing significantly boosted childhood-TB case detection in Government hospitals of Bangladesh emerging as key diagnostic hubs, particularly for the child-TB. Efforts should focus on ensuring equitable access to diagnostic services, enhancing community awareness, and investing in continuous capacity building for healthcare professionals to improve TB diagnostics. These steps will help sustain and scale the gains in childhood-TB detection.
Source: Conference 2024