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Drug-resistant TB: Rollout of shorter regimen hits a snag in South Africa

The much-anticipated rollout of the shorter regimen to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) has failed to make inroads leaving patients stranded across the country. Having started in March last year, only about 70 patients have received treatment – which is only being administered in four provinces. The new oral regimen can treat drug-resistant TB within a period of six months, instead of the usual 18 months. Read Here.
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