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Determinants And Consequences Of Patient And Health System Delays In Tuberculosis Diagnostics And Treatment Among Individuals Aged 15 Years And Above At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya

2026-03-03 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDelays in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment continue to compromise control efforts, particularly in high-burden settings such as Kenya. These delays increase transmission, worsen clinical outcomes, and elevate mortality. The post-COVID-19 period has further strained health-care systems, influencing patient health-seeking behaviour and diagnostic efficiency. Objective: To quantify patient-related and health-system-related delays in TB diagnosis and treatment and to identify key ...

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