Ease and equity of access to free DR-TB services in Nigeria- a qualitative analysis of policies, structures and processes.
Charity Oga-OmenkaFlorence BadaAderonke AgbajePatrick DakumDick MenziesChristina ZarowskyPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2020)
In the context of Nigeria's low case-finding and treatment coverage, applying an equity of access framework was necessary to highlight gaps in care. Differing social contexts of patients adversely affected their access to DR-TB care. We identified several strengths in DR-TB care delivery, including the current financial support that should be sustained. Our findings highlight the need for government's commitment and continued interventions.
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