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Tuberculosis: Philippine Experience Jennifer Ann Mendoza-Wi, MD, FPCP, FPCCP, FCCP Past Chairperson Philippine Coalition Against TB (PhilCAT) RESPINA 2011

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  • 1.Tuberculosis: Philippine ExperienceJennifer Ann Mendoza-Wi, MD, FPCP, FPCCP, FCCPPast ChairpersonPhilippine Coalition Against TB (PhilCAT)RESPINA 2011

2. OutlineTo present updates on the currentstate of TB control in the Philippines* To present achievements andchallenges in TB control in the country To present what professionals andprofessional societies can do(PhilCAT)*as presented in August 2011 during the Annual PhilCAT Convention 3. Where is the Philippines now? Impact: Prevalence:799/100,000 to