Tuberculosis in Gulf Health Council Member States: Opportunities and Challenges Towards TB elimination
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 3
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem affecting millions of people globally. In 2016, 10.4 million people developed TB causing 1.7 million deaths. Over 95% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries.
Authors and Affiliations
Salah T. Al Awaidy, Faryal Khamis
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