Towards Malaria Elimination
UGANDA NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS AND LEPROSY CONTROL PROGRAMME
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Conrol Programme
Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized treatment for hepatitis C. Combi-
nations of DAAs can cure infection with HCV in 12 weeks, are highly effective and
have limited side-effects. Affordability of DAAs has improved significantly, but access remains lim-
i...ted. Initially, due to their high prices, affordability of DAAs was limited in high-, middle- and low-
income countries alike. Now there is a divide between those countries where, because of intellectual
property barriers, prices have remained (very) high and other countries where generics are, or can be,
available at much lower prices. The result is a dual market
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Training for staff working at DR-TB management centres.
Training modules
A review of available evidence (2016).
28-29 June 2016; Geneva, Switzerland
The END TB strategy.
Good practice guide
Supporting community action on HIV, health and rights to end AIDS