Evidence for integrating eye health into primary health care in Africa: a health systems strengthening approach

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P356DOI10.1186/1472-6963-13-102
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P50authorWanjiku MathengeQ104776906
P2093author name stringRènée du Toit
Hannah B Faal
Paul Courtright
Boateng Wiafe
Daniel Etya'ale
Ingrid Mason
Ronnie Graham
Simon Bush
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P921main subjectprimary health careQ623543
evidence-based medicineQ691640
program evaluationQ1061410
eye diseaseQ3041498
biomedical investigative techniqueQ66648976
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P304page(s)102
P577publication date2013-03-18
P1433published inBMC Health Services ResearchQ4835946
P1476titleEvidence for integrating eye health into primary health care in Africa: a health systems strengthening approach
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