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Lack of awareness is putting a damper on the roll-out of TB preventive treatment in South Africa

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Tuberculosis (TB) experts in South Africa are concerned about the slow uptake of TB preventive treatment (TPT). The people most at risk of TB disease aren’t receiving the protection they need. Dr Norbert Ndjeka, Chief Director of TB Control and…

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
August 7, 2023

TB prevention lacking in Limpopo – TAC

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The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has found tuberculosis (TB) prevention efforts in the province to be lacking with patients paying the price.

Mogale Mojela
May 25, 2021

For TB treatment to be effective, consider the male perspective, says foundation

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In South Africa, Tuberculosis (TB) affects more men than women. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation has called for the consideration of men’s voices when designing treatment and prevention programmes.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 14, 2021

Lack of awareness is putting a damper on the roll-out of TB preventive treatment in South Africa

TB prevention lacking in Limpopo – TAC

For TB treatment to be effective, consider the male perspective, says foundation

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