Call for papers - Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment

Guest Editors

Kefyalew Addis Alene, PhD, MPH, Curtin University, Australia
Anete Trajman, MD, PhD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 5 January 2026

BMC Health Services Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment.

This Collection seeks to highlight research aimed at improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment. We welcome submissions that explore the barriers to care, solutions, and the integration of TB prevention into existing healthcare systems. The goal is to foster collaborative efforts to enhance access and equity in TB prevention, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Kefyalew Addis Alene, PhD, MPH, Curtin University, Australia
Kefyalew Addis Alene is an epidemiologist and associate professor at Curtin University, Australia. Dr Alene leads the Geospatial and Tuberculosis Research Team at The Kids Research Institute, integrating geospatial analytics, clinical data, and environmental exposures to identify high-risk areas for TB. Dr Alene's research has significantly advanced global TB understanding and informed guidelines. Known for his innovative geospatial meta-analysis, he also focuses on integrating TB care with broader health systems. Committed to mentoring, Dr Alene supervises numerous students and collaborates internationally to improve TB care and prevention strategies.

Anete Trajman, MD, PhD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dr Anete Trajman has graduated at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where she also obtained an MSc and a PhD degree. Dr Trajman is a Full Professor of Internal Medicine at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a visiting Professor at the McGill University, Canada. She acts as a member of the TB advisory board of the Brazilian NTP.

About the Collection

BMC Health Services Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge, contributing to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite the availability of effective preventive treatments, access to these interventions is often limited by various barriers, including healthcare infrastructure, socio-economic factors, and stigma associated with the disease. Understanding these challenges is crucial for devising strategies to enhance access and uptake of TB preventive treatments, particularly in high-burden regions. This Collection aims to gather research that addresses the complexities surrounding access to TB preventive measures, emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches in health service delivery.

Addressing the accessibility of TB preventive treatment is essential not only for controlling the spread of TB but also for achieving broader public health goals. Recent advances, including the development of shorter preventive treatment regimens and improved diagnostic tools, have shown promise in enhancing treatment adherence and outcomes. Furthermore, community engagement and the integration of TB prevention into primary healthcare services have the potential to significantly improve access, especially for vulnerable populations who face barriers to care.

Topics for submission:

Barriers to accessing tuberculosis prevention
Access and innovation in TB tests
Innovations in tuberculosis preventive treatment
Community engagement in TB prevention
Integration of TB prevention in primary healthcare

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.