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Guide to develop a national plan on public-private mix for tuberculosis prevention and care

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Guide to develop a national plan on public-private mix for tuberculosis prevention and care

This is a planning document designed to facilitate the integration of strong public-private mix components into national TB strategic plans that are supposed to be the basis for Global Fund proposals and national budgeting processes, and will help drive a more comprehensive approach to provider engagement in TB care and prevention.

Author:

World Health Organization, US Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Health, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Civil Surgeons, Community Leaders, Health Educators/Communicators, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers, International Agencies, Lab Personnel, Managers and Supervisors, Outreach Workers, Policy Makers

Topic:

Comprehensive TB Material, Infection Control, Treatment Guidelines Materials

Country of Origin:

Switzerland

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