Pharmacy-Based TB DOTS Implementation Plan

摘要

The primary project objects are to provide accurate TB information to 80% TB clients (of pharmacies) through IEC dissemination; to provide referrals and counseling to at least 80% of self medicating TB symptomatics; to develop strong linkages with the TB DOTS centers in the 7 sites; to improve the knowledge of NGO and pharmacy staff on TB DOTS, TB Case Management and client counseling; to strengthen the commitment of pharmacies in the provision of TB DOTS services; to involve pharmacies in increasing TB detection rates through pre-screening of TB symptomatics; and to improve pharmacy drug dispensing practices.