DStv Channel 403 Friday, 08 November 2024

Discussion | Integrated approach to end TB

JOHANNESBURG - March is TB awareness month and healthcare providers are making a push to end the lung disease.

READ: Discussion | Common antibiotic reduces risk of MDR TB by 56%

They’re putting more effort into integrating TB and HIV services in facilities as part of shared goals to come to a solution through a patient-centred approach.

That’s because research shows that 59% of South Africans who have TB also have HIV.
So how is this being achieved? 

READ: WATCH | Discussion | TB awareness month

Dr Tendani Matoro, Senior Medical Technical Advisor at Right to Care, spoke to eNCA. 

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