Catastrophic total costs due to tuberculosis among affected households in Uganda; prevalence, drivers and policy implications.

C. Batte (Kampala, Uganda), B. Kirenga (Kampala, Uganda), A. Katamba (Kampala, Uganda), I. Baena (Zurih, Switzerland)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Tuberculosis epidemiology, bronchiectasis, other infections and spirometry
Session: Tuberculosis epidemiology, bronchiectasis, other infections and spirometry
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2793
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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