Advancing China’s End Tuberculosis Strategy Goals leveraged by Active Case Finding and Preventive Therapy

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**Abstract**  

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health issue in China, with 741,000 new cases in 2023. To meet the WHO’s 2030 End TB target, China’s "National TB Prevention and Control Program (2024–2030)" prioritizes active case finding (ACF) and preventive treatment (TPT). ACF targets high-risk groups using advanced screening methods, while TPT focuses on latent TB infections with shorter, safer regimens. The "Zero-TB Communities" initiative integrates these strategies, aiming for fewer than 10 cases per 100,000 people. Through evidence-based interventions and multi-sector collaboration, China aims to accelerate TB control and contribute to global elimination efforts.