The tuberculosis emergency in Africa: opportunities and strategies for action.
Tuberculosis rates are increasing dramatically in many regions of the world due to poverty, rapid population growth, ineffective Tb programmes and the HIV pandemic. Innovative approaches of treatment supervision are required to increase cure rates and hence reduce transmission. National tuberculosis programmes need to be strengthened, co-ordinated with AIDS programmes and supported by national advocacy groups.
Walley
J
J
Nuffield Institute for Health, Leeds University, UK.
Chukwu
J
J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara / Q000453:epidemiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011203:Poverty; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011635:Public Health Administration; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*