Multi-source financing for tuberculosis treatment in China: key issues and challenges

Multi-source financing for tuberculosis treatment in China: key issues and challenges

Abstract Background The End Tuberculosis (TB) Strategy of the World Health Organization highlights the need for patient-centered care and social protection measures that alleviate the financial hardships faced by many TB patients. In China, TB treatments are paid for by earmarked government funds, s...

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Main Authors: Qian Long, Wei-Xi Jiang, Hui Zhang, Jun Cheng, Sheng-Lan Tang, Wei-Bing Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Medical cost
Financial protection
Universal health coverage
Multi-sector engagement
China
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-021-00809-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-021-00809-4

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