Health system challenges affecting HIV and tuberculosis integration at primary healthcare clinics in Durban South Africa

摘要

BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is the most common presenting illness among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), with co-infection occurring in up to 60% of cases in South Africa. In line with international guidelines, South Africa has adopted an integrated model at primary healthcare level to provide HIV and TB services by the same healthcare provider at the same visit.