Tuberculosis control activities in the private and public health sectors of Kenya from 2013 to 2017: how do they compare?

This study aimed to assess and compare TB control activities in the private for-profit and public sectors between 2013 and 2017

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 23 July 2019

Country:: Kenya
Document Type:: Journal Article
Theme:: Health
Authors:: Mailu, E.W., Owiti, P, Ade, S, Harries, A.D.

Abstract

Large numbers of tuberculosis (TB) patients seek care from private for-profit providers. This study aimed to assess and compare TB control activities in the private for-profit and public sectors in Kenya between 2013 and 2017.

This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

Citation

Mailu EW, Owiti P, Ade S, Harries AD, Manzi M, Omesa E, Kiende P, Macharia S, Mbithi I, Kamene M. Tuberculosis control activities in the private and public health sectors of Kenya from 2013 to 2017: how do they compare? Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2019. Epub Ahead of Print