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All India Institute of Medical Sciences
TB cure rate and drug compliance increase when physicians are involved in control program
May 8th, 2006
Tuberculosis cure rate and drug compliance increases when physicians are involved in the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program in India. According to a recently published study from India, "The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) in India covered 70% of the population in 2003. However, the private sector, where a large proportion of tuberculosis (TB) patients are seen, does not have sufficient involvement in the program." "To test the feasibility of involving private practitioners (PPs) in the RNTCP for identification and management of TB cases," PP's "in Ballabgarh Block, Haryana, were identified and invited for training in...
Source: Biotech Week (2006-05-08)
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