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Operational Guide for National Tuberculosis Control Programmes on the Introduction and Use of Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs

Guideline
Operational Guide for National Tuberculosis Control Programmes on the Introduction and Use of Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs

This guide assists in making TB control policy decisions and plans for successfully introducing fixed-dose combination drugs (FDCs). This guide is intended for national TB program managers, DOTS strategy implementers, drug procurement officers/personnel, DOT providers, and drug regulatory authorities.

Author:

World Health Organization

Audiences:

Health Professionals, Policy Makers

Topic:

Program Management, TB Treatment, Treatment Guidelines Materials, Treatment- Adverse Reactions, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Treatment- Medication Information

Country of Origin:

Switzerland

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