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Supporting National TB Programs to Expand DOTS

This brochure describes PATH's national TB programs to expand DOTS. It was created for a global meeting on TB in Paris, Oct./Nov. 2004.

Author:

Hanson, C.; Gerber, W., PATH

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, International Agencies, Non-U.S.-born persons

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Diagnosis, HIV Co-infection, Non-U.S. born persons, Training, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

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