Pulmonary tuberculosis case detection in South Sudan

Background: The National Tuberculosis (TB) Control Programme in South Sudan was created in 2006, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are its main implementers. Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a major public health threat. Available literature describes case finding as very low, but treatment s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: David L. Lukudu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South Sudan Doctors' Association 2012-11-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/november-2012/pulmonary-tuberculosis-case-detection-in-south-sudan.html