Ideas & Impact › Resources › Catalyzing Pediatric Tuberculosis Innovation (CaP TB) in Malawi

TB is the second leading cause of death in Malawi, following AIDS. Although the National TB Control Program (NTP) recognizes the high prevalence of this epidemic and children as a priority population, diagnosis and management of pediatric TB remains a significant challenge. In 2016, Malawi registered 16,959 TB cases (NTP, 2016 report). Childhood TB made up 8.6% of these cases.

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Topics:

Digital Health

Countries:

Malawi

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Topics:

HIV,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

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Topics:

HIV,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global