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Practical Approach to Lung Health: A Primary Health Care Strategy for the Integrated Management of Respiratory Conditions in People of Five Years of Age and Over

Report
Practical Approach to Lung Health: A Primary Health Care Strategy for the Integrated Management of Respiratory Conditions in People of Five Years of Age and Over

This report developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) describes a strategy to integrate management of respiratory conditions to improve TB case detection. The PAL aims to improve TB diagnosis and care by improving (1) the quality of respiratory care in primary health care (PHC) settings, and (2) the efficiency of respiratory service delivery within health systems.

Author:

Ottmani, S.E.; Scherpbier, R.; Pio, A.; et al

Audiences:

International Agencies, Managers and Supervisors, Policy Makers

Topic:

Program Management, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

Language:

English

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