4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease
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In Northern Cameroon, tuberculosis patient Asta Djouma has been isolated in a hospital since October due to having a drug-resistant strain of the disease. This isolation practice, common in some low-income countries in Africa and Asia, is an outdated method abandoned by wealthier nations decades ago. The World Health Organization recommends against isolating TB patients unless acutely ill, citing better treatment outcomes at home and minimal risk of infection after a few days of medication. However, countries like Cameroon continue the practice due to limited resources to update policies, retrain staff, and implement community-based care. Disruptions and declines in international funding for tuberculosis care have further hindered the adoption of updated guidelines.
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