Improving access to TB care for garment factory workers using Public-Private Partnerships in Bangladesh
Outlines the challenges and impact of providing garments factory workers with free TB treatment using Public Private Partnerships
Abstract
The Bangladesh garment manufacturing sector is a significant employer, with over 3500 factories employing 4 million workers, 80% of whom are poor, young women.1–2 Workers in the garment industry are vulnerable to TB. The workplace setting increases their risk of catching TB due to occupational exposure and cramped working conditions. Workers also face the possibility of losing their job, and discrimination from employers. For the worker, the workplace is an ideal place to gain awareness of and receive treatment for TB.
This research is supported by the Department for International Development’s COMDIS–HSD Programme which is led by the University of Leeds
Citation
COMDIS. Improving access to TB care for garment factory workers using Public-Private Partnerships in Bangladesh. COMDIS-HSD Research Brief (2013) 4p
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