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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
New HIV/AIDS co-infection data have been reported by J. Chakaya and co-authors
December 23rd, 2008
"Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. To promote standardised tuberculosis (TB) care by private health providers and links with the public sector," researchers in Nairobi, Kenya report. "A description of the results of interventions aimed at engaging private health providers in TB care and control in Nairobi. Participating providers arc supported to provide TB care that conforms to national guidelines. The standard surveillance tools are used for programme monitoring and evaluation. By the end of 2006, 26 of 46 (57%) private hospitals and nursing homes were engaged. TB cases reported by private providers increased from 469 111 2002 to 1740 in 2006. The treatment success rate...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-23)
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