Factors influencing treatment outcomes of tuberculosis patients attending health facilities in Galkayo Puntland, Somalia.

Aim: This study evaluated the underlying factors associated with poor tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes among patients attending health care facilities in Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia.

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted between 2016 and 2017 in three selected TB clinics. Data were collected from 400 TB patients, through medical record review and structured questionnaire.