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South Africa is coughing up too much money for DR-TB treatment

Posted in: Edition 14: Tuberculosis

Over a year ago, on October 30, 2014, three young South Africans whose lives were profoundly affected by their battle with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) led a group of supporters to the offices of the country’s regulator, the Medicines Control Council (MCC), to make an urgent plea.

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South Africa is coughing up too much money for DR-TB treatment

Resisting stock-outs

Posted in: Edition 14: Tuberculosis

ARV stock-outs leads to treatment interruptions in those living with HIV/AIDS which could have serious knock-on effects and may lead to death.

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Resisting stock-outs

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