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Explore evidence-based approaches for efficient TB/HIV services delivery in low-income settings, examining NTP's role, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and impact on health services.
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TB HIV Research Perspectives of The Union Riitta Dlodlo, MD, MPH HIV Programme Coordinator The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
The HIV Department of The Union Aims To develop evidence-based, effective approaches to delivery of TB/HIV services that can be implemented efficiently and cost-effectively in low-income settings.
Research questions to be answered • NTPs role in delivery of coherent and coordinated HIV care in addition to other national care strategies? • Cost-effectiveness of NTP approach? • Sustainability? Enhancers and barriers? • Impact TB control, HIV epidemic and general health services?
Health systems related research questions • Balance between general (and decentralised) vs. specialised health services in delivery of TB/HIV care? • Lessons learned from NTP laboratory and drug supply services? • Enhancers and barriers for HIV counselling and testing uptake and long-term ART/(C)PT adherence?