Drug-resistant tuberculosis in war and complex emergencies: jeopardising progress towards TB elimination and antimicrobial resistance control – a scoping review and perspective

Abstract

Like in other infectious diseases, war significantly alters DR-TB dynamics in affected countries and bordering or refugee-hosting countries, threatening progress towards TB elimination and exacerbating the global antimicrobial resistance crisis. While innovations have improved the feasibility of DR-TB care in CE, access remains severely constrained. Identified risk factors, challenges and priorities underscore the need for expanded TB support and targeted research, particularly for vulnerable populations in CE scenarios.