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Jun 15 2009

Global TB Control 2009 - A Health Systems Update

Submitted by Arin Dutta

The WHO has recently published the Global TB Control Report 2009 ("2009 Report"). There is progress in meeting the TB-related MDG targets, but it is not sufficient nor universal across the world. Viewing the blockages to achievement of TB targets through a health systems lens has acknowledged relevance in Africa and Asia. This blog entry reviews the priorities in this regard.

Tags: Tuberculosis, health systems, HIV/AIDS