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2006 Tuberculosis Facts

Fact Sheet
2006 Tuberculosis Facts

This fact sheet provides information on the global burden of TB, TB targets, and the new Stop TB Strategy.

Author:

Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

Program Management, General TB Information, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

Language:

English

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