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Tuberculosis
New findings from A. Decosta and co-researchers in the area of tuberculosis described
December 23rd, 2008
According to a study from Stockholm, Sweden, "The World Health Organization and the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) in India have advocated public-private mix as essential for tuberculosis (TB) control. We conducted a cross-sectional sample survey of private providers (With various qualifications) in Ujjain District, India, to study willingness and motivation to collaborate." "Most providers were aware of the RNTCP and had referred patients there. All were willing to collaborate, although the areas for collaboration varied between urban and rural providers. General altruism and an opportunity to collaborate with the government were the main motivations,"...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-23)
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