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Community-Based Tuberculosis Prevention and Care: Why and How to Get Involved

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Community-Based Tuberculosis Prevention and Care: Why and How to Get Involved

This document is designed to serve as a handbook, or primer, for NGOs and CSOs that are considering joining the fight against TB. It provides information on TB and how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated, how TB programs work on the ground, how communities and CSOs can get involved, and special populations that need extra attention. Step-by-step guidance on getting started in addressing TB, pitfalls to avoid, and a list of useful resources are included.

Author:

CORE Group

Audiences:

Community Leaders, International Agencies, Social Service Providers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, General TB Information, Partnership Building

Country of Origin:

United States

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