HIV, TB programmes understaffed

He shared insights during the 23rd Team TB/HIV annual meeting held here at Adansonia Hotel. Contrary to common belief, Nkomo clarified that there is a shortage of staff in HIV/TB programmes. "There is a misconception that HIV/TB programmes employ a large number of people, which is untrue," he noted.

Nkomo explained that each of the roughly seven HIV programmes has only about two or three individuals. "The TB programme receives less commitment and insufficient advocacy compared to HIV programmes," he emphasised, highlighting the separation of HIV and TB programmes into distinct departments due to staffing shortages, causing unclear organisational structures.