Research Publications
Evidence-based research driving better outcomes for TB patients across Namibia and the region.
Science in Service of People
Our research informs policy, shapes programmes, and ensures that decisions about TB care are rooted in evidence and lived experience.
TB Treatment Outcomes in Namibia: A Five-Year Review (2019–2024)
Husselmann K., et al.
African Journal of Respiratory Medicine
This study reviews TB treatment success rates across Namibia's 14 regions, identifying key disparities in outcomes by geography, gender, and HIV co-infection status.
Community-Based TB Detection: Lessons from Northern Namibia
TB Free Foundation of Namibia
TB Free Foundation Report
An evaluation of community-led TB screening initiatives in the Oshana and Ohangwena regions, exploring feasibility, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
Stigma and TB Treatment Adherence: A Qualitative Study
Husselmann K., Nakale T.
International Journal of TB and Lung Disease
This qualitative research explores the relationship between TB-related stigma and treatment non-adherence among patients in urban and peri-urban Namibia.
Drug-Resistant TB in Sub-Saharan Africa: Policy Implications
TB Free Foundation Consortium
Lancet Regional Health – Africa
A policy analysis examining the structural, financial, and healthcare system factors driving the rise of MDR-TB in sub-Saharan Africa, with specific focus on Namibia.
Gender and TB: Why Women Face Unique Barriers to Diagnosis
Husselmann K., et al.
Global Health: Science and Practice
This paper examines gender-specific barriers to TB diagnosis and care, drawing on data from Namibia and recommending targeted interventions for women and girls.
Paediatric TB in Namibia: Gaps in Diagnosis and Treatment
TB Free Foundation of Namibia
TB Free Foundation Report
An assessment of paediatric TB burden in Namibia, highlighting diagnostic gaps, under-reporting, and the need for child-friendly treatment formulations.
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