Cameroon TB Program Adopts Pooled Sputum Testing to Stretch Scarce Cartridges

Cameroon's National TB Program is using pooled sputum testing to conserve scarce test cartridges, a cost-saving innovation in health financing. The approach, highlighted by Health Policy Watch, addresses supply-chain fragility in TB diagnostics. It signals a shift toward efficiency in resource-limited health systems, though scalability and accuracy trade-offs remain uncertain.

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