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Ethics Guidance for the Implementation of the End TB Strategy

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Ethics Guidance for the Implementation of the End TB Strategy

The goal of this document is to provide practical answers to ethical questions in regard to the End TB Strategy.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

International Agencies

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, General TB Information

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