By
James Cruz
Published: March 25, 2024, 2:51 p.m.·
Tags:
TB programs,
Diagnostics,
Access
The Philippines has the fourth highest TB burden in the world and contributes 7% of global cases, behind India (27%), Indonesia (10%), and China (7.1%), according to the World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2021. But for the archipelagic country with 7,640 islands, citizens’ access to healthcare and diagnostic tools has been one of the greatest barriers to addressing TB.
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