Challenges with scale-up of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in Uganda: a health systems perspective

Volume: 20, Issue: 1
Published: Mar 4, 2020
Abstract
Many high burden countries are scaling-up GeneXpert® MTB/RIF (Xpert) testing for tuberculosis (TB) using a hub-and-spoke model. However, the effect of scale up on reducing TB has been limited. We sought to characterize variation in implementation of referral-based Xpert TB testing across Uganda, and to identify health system factors that may enhance or prevent high-quality implementation of Xpert testing services.We conducted a cross-sectional...
Paper Details
Title
Challenges with scale-up of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in Uganda: a health systems perspective
Published Date
Mar 4, 2020
Volume
20
Issue
1
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