Introduction:

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease that can affect people of any age. It is particularly common in vulnerable populations, such as indigenous communities. It is estimated that there are approximately 370 million indigenous people worldwide, representing less than 5% of the global population. However, neither the burden nor the current status of tuberculosis in these populations is precisely known.

Objective:

To describe the indicators of the tuberculosis control program in the Maka indigenous population of a municipality in Paraguay from 2016 to 2020.

Methodology:

A descriptive, observational, retrospective study with a quantitative approach was conducted. The study variables included demographic factors (age, sex, education, marital status, employment) and follow-up indicators (number of cases under follow-up, detection rate of the National Tuberculosis Control Program).

Results:

Nine hundred seventy-seven patients were registered, predominantly between 31 and 40 years of age (37.67%), 53.33% were female and 43% had no schooling. According to the indicators, 900 cases of tuberculosis have been recorded in the study period, representing 32% of the total number of people with respiratory symptoms in this community. A total of 1200 individuals with respiratory symptoms were identified, equivalent to 22% of the total population. Of the positive cases, 858 patients (95%) are receiving treatment, while 72 patients (5%) have abandoned treatment.

Conclusion:

The indicators for measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Tuberculosis Control Program indicate that it is efficient and effective in providing care and solving the health problems of the Maka indigenous population.

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