Preparing the healthcare workforce in South Africa for short-course rifampicin-resistant TB treatment: inter-professional training and task-sharing considerations

• Main Authors: Jason E. Farley (Author), Norbert Ndjeka (Author), Khaya Mlandu (Author), Kelly Lowensen (Author), Keri Geiger (Author), Yen Nguyen (Author), Chakra Budhathoki (Author), Paul D. Stamper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Treatment for rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (RR-TB) is complex, however, shorter treatment, with newer antimicrobials are improving treatment outcomes. The South African National Department of Health (NDoH) recently accelerated the rollout of 9-month, all-oral,...