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News coverage of COVID-19 impact on TB services


April 30, 2020, noon

 

INDIA

VOA: Coronavirus fight takes resources, progress from other diseases

Scroll.in: Podcast: How India can ensure continued TB care during and post the Covid-19 lockdown

Scroll.in: Podcast: How India’s Covid-19 lockdown has disrupted tuberculosis diagnoses and care

The Caravan: Amid lockdown, TB patients struggle for diagnosis, treatment; experts predict rise in mortality

The Wire Science: In Delhi, the COVID-19 lockdown leaves TB patients groping in the dark

FIT: Less TB reporting due to lockdown, mo meds & facility for patients


SOUTH AFRICA

City Press: Covid-19: SA’s TB response has already been affected


KENYA

The Star: Covid-19 effects on TB treatment and recovery