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The African Community TB Eradication Project: Community Partnership for the Prevention of Tuberculosis

This brochure describes the TB Eradication Project among African immigrants and refugees in the San Diego area. The project is designed to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate TB prevention and treatment services to refugees and immigrants from East Africa.

Author:

County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Program

Audiences:

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

Topic:

Non-U.S. born persons, Partnership Building

Country of Origin:

United States

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