Ease and equity of access to free DR-TB services in Nigeria- a qualitative analysis of policies, structures and processes
Abstract Introduction Persistent low rates of case notification and treatment coverage reflect that accessing diagnosis and treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in Nigeria remains a challenge, even though it is provided free of charge to patients. Equity in health access requires availa...
Main Authors: | Charity Oga-Omenka, Florence Bada, Aderonke Agbaje, Patrick Dakum, Dick Menzies, Christina Zarowsky |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | International Journal for Equity in Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01342-w |
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