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Date of Publication: April 01, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2011.038
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Ethical aspects of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme
Abstract:
This paper identifies some ethical concerns regarding the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP). Only 10% of those with chest symptoms visiting public health facilities get specific treatment as they are diagnosed with TB.The remaining 90% who suffer from non-TB diseases are not given scientific treatment. This compartmental approach denies treatment to millions of people with chest symptoms. It has also eroded the popularity of public health facilities.
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