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Implementing the Stop TB Strategy: A Handbook for National Tuberculosis Control Programmes

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Implementing the Stop TB Strategy: A Handbook for National Tuberculosis Control Programmes

This handbook summarizes the issues, recommended strategies and practical measures involved in addressing the components of the Stop TB Strategy. It provides recommended approaches to implementing the Stop TB Strategy as well as activities that should be addressed by National TB Programs.

Author:

Stop TB Partnership

Topic:

Comprehensive TB Material, Program Management, Treatment Guidelines Materials

Country of Origin:

Switzerland

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