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Conflict and tuberculosis in Sudan: a 10-year review of the National Tuberculosis Programme, 2004-2014 | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Conflict and tuberculosis in Sudan: a 10-year review of the National Tuberculosis Programme, 2004-2014

Hassanain SA, Edwards JK, Venables E, Ali E, Adam K, Hussien H, Elsony A
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Abstract
Sudan is a fragile developing country, with a low expenditure on health. It has been subjected to ongoing conflicts ever since 1956, with the Darfur crisis peaking in 2004. The conflict, in combination with the weak infrastructure, can lead to poor access to healthcare. Hence, this can cause an increased risk of infection, greater morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis (TB), especially amongst the poor, displaced and refugee populations. This study will be the first to describe TB case notifications, characteristics and outcomes over a ten-year period in Darfur in comparison with the non-conflict Eastern zones within Sudan.

Countries

Sudan

Subject Area

tuberculosisarmed conflict

Languages

English
DOI
10.1186/s13031-018-0154-0
Published Date
16 May 2018
PubMed ID
29785203
Journal
Conflict and Health
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 12, Issue 1
Issue Date
2018-05-16
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