The provider-initiated TB screening pathway systematically targets people at high risk of exposure or of developing TB disease and screens them by assessing symptoms, using tests, examinations or other procedures to identify those who might have TB, following up with a diagnostic test and additional clinical assessments to make a definite diagnosis. This approach can target people at different stages of TB, for example by screening those at high risk of exposure (e.g. high TB burden communities or settings such as prisons) or those who are exposed to TB (e.g. contacts of a TB patient), or those who have high risk of developing TB (e.g. people living with HIV). Screening programmes must include an appropriate pathway for diagnostic confirmation, treatment and care and further management.

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