Global Tuberculosis Report 2012

Global Tuberculosis Report 2012

Author: World Health Organization, Global TB Programme
Publication Date: 2012
Format: Report
Language: English

Abstract

This is the seventeenth global report on tuberculosis (TB) published by WHO in a series that started in 1997. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in implementing and financing TB prevention, care and control at global, regional and country levels using data reported by 204 countries and territories that account for over 99% of the world’s TB cases.

Publisher:

World Health Organization

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, International Agencies, Managers and Supervisors, Policy Makers

Topic:

MDR TB, Program Management, Surveillance, TB Treatment, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

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