Introduction In addressing the formidable challenge of tuberculosis (TB) elimination, it is crucial to contextualize the current efforts within the historical continuum of global and national strategies against TB. Historically, TB control has evolved from the discovery of the causative agent and the development of the BCG vaccine to the implementation of Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) strategies, and the more recent End TB Strategy by the World Health Organization (WHO) [1].