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endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Union Against Tuberculosis
and Lung Diseases (IUATLD) to detect and cure TB patients.There are five elements of DOTS
that need to be fulfilled. These are:
1. political commitment
2. quality sputum microscopy for diagnosis
3. regular supply of anti-TB drugs
4. standardized recording and reporting of TB data
5. supervised treatment by a treatment partner
According to the WHO Report on the TB Epidemic, 1997: A DOTS cure TB patients and it can
produce cure rates as high as 95% even in the poorest countries.
>A DOTS prevent new infections among children and adults.
>A DOTS can stop resistance to anti-TB drugs.
>A DOTS is cost-effective.
What else can I help you with?
What are the programs of the Philippine Department of Health?
The Philippine Department of Health is implementing more than 40 programs, from the Adolescent and Youth Health Development Program to the TB Control Program.
What are the programs of the Philippine's Department of Health?
The Philippine Department of Health is implementing more than 40 programs, from the Adolescent and Youth Health Development Program to the TB Control Program.
What does the Philippine DOH do to eliminate or minimize TB among the population?
The Department of Health runs the National Tuberculosis Control Program that aims to reduce TB prevalence and mortality by 50% from 1990 figures by 2015.
Where can you get a free TB test in Texas?
public health department
Where can you get a tuberculosis vaccination?
If you are in Uk any respiratory medicine department of NHS will give you one. They will screen you also for free. The TB alert program is being run by NHS respiratory medicine department.
What is the class V of pulmonary tuberculosis?
Class 5: TB is suspected. Meaning that the person probably has TB and all persons with class 3 or class 5 TB should be reported promptly to the local health department. There is a danger that they could spread the disease.
Where can you get a tb test done in tempe?
In Tempe, you can get a TB test done at various healthcare providers, including primary care clinics, urgent care centers, and local health departments. Facilities like Walgreens or CVS may also offer TB testing services. Additionally, you can check with the Arizona Department of Health Services or local community health centers for more options. It’s advisable to call ahead to confirm availability and any necessary appointments.
What is tb med 530?
TB Med stands for Technical Medical Bulletin. TB Med 530 is the Army regulation that governs dining facilities. It's used by Army health inspectors when they conduct health inspections.
Which year did the World Health Organisation declare TB a global health emergency?
1993
What went on with Mother Teresa's health?
She had malaria and TB (not quite shore about TB) and died of a heart attack and a stroke simultaneously.
Is there any place in dallas where they offer free cpr,first aid,sid, shaken baby and the tb shot for free or at a discount?
You would need to contact the Department of Health Professions at (804) 662-9900.
What is distribution of disease by time?
Diseases over time change: Example: TB was very common here in the US in 1800. It was found more commonly in cities like NY. But now in 2000 it very uncommon but still more likely found in cities. If you would make dots for every 100 cases and put them on a map, in 1800 the distribution for TB would be much different than in 2000. There would be many more dots for 1800 than 2000. Also there may be more dots in other cities than NY. TB is much more common in other parts of the world and "dots" for 1800 compared to 2000 would show that.
