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World Service,15 Oct 1997,13 mins

Tuberculosis - Could Home Treatment Help?

Health Matters

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A look at why tuberculosis is a growing problem, and an Alzheimer's awareness campaign. Tuberculosis, or TB is a growing problem in developed and developing nations. However one charity is hoping its home treatment programme may help reduce rates. Also in the programme a look at how awareness of Alzheimer's could help family and sufferers cope with the disease.

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