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Hontiveros highlights need for complete treatment in eliminating TB

By jvicente

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros stressed that in eliminating tuberculosis (TB), screening is not enough, pointing out that they need to receive treatment that they should complete after their diagnosis. “This is not simply an issue of screening or medication. The problem is that far too many Filipinos are still falling through the gaps