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Implementing Tuberculosis Diagnostics: A Policy Framework

Guideline
Implementing Tuberculosis Diagnostics: A Policy Framework

This document provides a generic framework for implementing TB diagnostics. Topics covered include managerial, technical, and operational processes required for developing and implementing a national strategy for TB laboratories.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Managers and Supervisors, Lab Personnel, Policy Makers

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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