Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on Tuberculosis which will describe the demographic and Tuberculosis disease trends in Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
This report informs Harris County stakeholders, policymakers, and community members about the impact of active tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) on the community. The goal is to raise awareness of the rising rates of tuberculosis in Harris County and highlight efforts in surveillance, treatment, and contact investigation. This information is intended to support data-driven decision-making, enhance public health interventions, prevent the spread of TB, and improve outcomes for individuals affected by TB through timely diagnosis, treatment initiation, and treatment completion.
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The goal of this report is to raise awareness of TB and LTBI trends in Harris County and provide an overview of the TB response by Public Health Services. It will explore the socio-demographic impacts of tuberculosis, highlight disparities among different demographic groups, and offer recommendations to address these inequities. Additionally, the report will present comprehensive statistical data and expert insights to support public health planning and policy development.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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Anticipated Court Date: April 16, 2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): April 16, 2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Jennifer Kiger, MPH, Director, Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): TB Report