A retrospective study to investigate the impact of immigration on tuberculosis control program by DOTS strategy in Gazan Province, Saudi Arabia

ConclusionsIncreasing number of migrants into low prevalence countries may affect TB epidemiology. In view of the huge gap, 67 versus 91.7% in the cure rates, we firmly recommend that health and immigration authorities in SA work together to see that TB treatment is completed before deportation.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research