New vision needed for combating and preventing TB among migrants, experts urge

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 23:23 in Health & Medicine

Tuberculosis is an enormous global public health problem. Migration and failure by governments and the public health community to adequately treat and prevent TB among migrants is an important barrier to TB control. To reduce the incidence, spread and severity of tuberculosis, government policies must ensure that all patients have easy access to diagnosis and treatment, according to a new commentary.

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