Planning and Developing Services for Diabetic Retinopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Planning and Developing Services for Diabetic Retinopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Background Over the past few decades diabetes has emerged as an important non-communicable disease in SubSaharan Africa (SSA). Sight loss from Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) can be prevented with screening and early treatment. The objective of this paper is to outline the required actions and considera...

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Main Authors: Sophie Poore, Allen Foster, Marcia Zondervan, Karl Blanchet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Subjects:
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
Health Systems
Service Planning
Screening Programme
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
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