DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 02 November 2024

Discussion | SA's Health Emergency | Rising healthcare costs for TB patients

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is among the world's worst TB hit countries.  And these figures are being driven by a high rate of HIV infections.

READ: TB conference | Spotlight on TB epidemic in SA

Now, a study shows healthcare costs is causing financial distress to TB patients.

Dr Lindiwe Mvusi from the Health Department says screening of patients need to improve and delivering medicines to their homes could help.

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