Tuberculosis; Multi-drug resistant; Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; International cooperation
Issue Date
2015-11
Publisher
한국역학회
Citation
한국역학회지, v. 37, Page. 1-5
Abstract
Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent diseases in North Korea. Despite some positive accomplishments by current aid projects, it is still necessary to investigate the existing aid system. The following are necessary for improvement: sustaining a high degree of expertise, cooperation among various related parties including the international community, mediation to induce this cooperation, a more active role of the South Korean government, and encouragement of North Korea to more actively participate. Achieving these will help solve the issues of current tuberculosis aid projects in North Korea and lead to more successful outcomes.