The Kochi Declaration 2024 – A catalyst for global TB elimination through private sector engagement

J. A. Jayalal; R. V. Asokan; S. Sahu; E. Burhan; M. Rajathurai; C. Abel; M. Amoakoh-Coleman; J. Barasa; M. Minerva; H. Luswata; T. Kaumba; E. Hug Choudhruy; D. Ndilanha; I. Mustapha; J. J. Sharon; V. Karthikeyan

doi:10.5588/ijtld.25.0192

The Kochi Declaration 2024 – A catalyst for global TB elimination through private sector engagement

J. A. Jayalal
, R. V. Asokan
, S. Sahu
, E. Burhan
, M. Rajathurai
, C. Abel
, M. Amoakoh-Coleman
, J. Barasa
, M. Minerva
, H. Luswata
, T. Kaumba
, E. Hug Choudhruy
, D. Ndilanha
, I. Mustapha
, J. J. Sharon
, V. Karthikeyan

Department of Epidemiology

Commonwealth Medical Association
Indian Medical Association
Stop TB Partnership
Stop TB Partnership
Kenya Medical Association
Philippine Medical Association
Uganda Medical Association
Zambia Medical Association
Bangladesh Medical Association
Tanzania Medical Association
Nigeria Medical Association
Madras Medical College

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Abstract

The Kochi Declaration 2024 (resulting from the International Leadership Summit of Medical Associations) marks a significant step in global TB elimination efforts. By emphasising private sector engagement, it addresses critical gaps in TB care delivery, particularly in high-burden countries where 60%–80% of patients initially seek care from private providers. This initiative aligns with the WHO’s public–private mix approach, enhancing case detection, treatment quality, and global health equity. It underscores the potential of collaborative strategies to accelerate progress towards a TB-free world by 2030, aligning with United Nations High-Level Meeting targets and broader global health goals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	523-525
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Volume	29
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.25.0192
Publication status	Published - 28 Nov 2025

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

antimicrobial resistance
global health policy
public health
public–private partnership
tuberculosis

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Jayalal, J. A., Asokan, R. V., Sahu, S., Burhan, E., Rajathurai, M., Abel, C., Amoakoh-Coleman, M., Barasa, J., Minerva, M., Luswata, H., Kaumba, T., Choudhruy, E. H., Ndilanha, D., Mustapha, I., Sharon, J. J., & Karthikeyan, V. (2025). The Kochi Declaration 2024 – A catalyst for global TB elimination through private sector engagement. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 29(12), 523-525. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.25.0192

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