Estimating Catastrophic Costs due to Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Bangladesh

Estimating Catastrophic Costs due to Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Bangladesh

To eliminate TB from the country by the year 2030, the Bangladesh National Tuberculosis (TB) Program is providing free treatment to the TB patients since 1993. However, the patients are still to make Out-of-their Pocket (OOP) payment, particularly before their enrollment Directly Observed Treatment...

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Main Authors: Anita Sharif Chowdhury, Md Shakil Ahmed, Sayem Ahmed, Fouzia Khanam, Fariha Farjana, Saifur Reza, Shayla Islam, Akramul Islam, Jahangir A.M. Khan, Mahfuzar Rahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
catastrophic health expenditure
cost drivers
out-of-pocket payment
Bangladesh
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125941081/view

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