A Framework for Implementing Integrated HIV and Non-Communicable Disease Care at Primary Health Care Facilities in Southern Africa
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.8944 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Jul 1, 2024
Accepted on: Jun 26, 2025
Published on: Jul 9, 2025
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