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Practical Approach to Lung Health: A Primary Health Care Strategy for the Integrated Management of Respiratory Conditions in People of Five Years of Age and Over

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Practical Approach to Lung Health: A Primary Health Care Strategy for the Integrated Management of Respiratory Conditions in People of Five Years of Age and Over

This report developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) describes a strategy to integrate management of respiratory conditions to improve TB case detection. The PAL aims to improve TB diagnosis and care by improving (1) the quality of respiratory care in primary health care (PHC) settings, and (2) the efficiency of respiratory service delivery within health systems.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
International Agencies
Managers and Supervisors
Policy Makers
Author:
Ottmani, S.E.; Scherpbier, R.; Pio, A.; et al
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Program Management
Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
Publication Date:
2005
Format:
Report
Links:
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Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32573