 Russia/Eurasia: Kazakhstan
Tuberculosis Management -Project HOPE is working on a region-wide initiative with the goal of improving the effectiveness of the health system in responding to TB by implementing DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy – Short Course) in five countries. The project has the following objectives: (1) increase the utilization, quality, and successful completion of DOTS; (2) improve the management of the TB control system; (3) develop approaches to bring DOTS to special populations; (4) improve laboratory support to DOTS; and (5) facilitate an improved TB policy environment and appropriate practices through dissemination of results and lessons learned.
Timeline
| 1994 |
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initiated anti-tuberculosis (TB) activities by implementing Directly Observed Therapy – Short Course strategy; also began supplemental humanitarian assistance shipments |
| 1997 |
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TB program was expanded |
| 2002 |
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Project HOPE conducts TB control programs in penitentiary facilities. These activities include DOTS strategy training for TB specialists, clinicians, nurses and laboratory specialists |
| 2004 |
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Current region-wide TB Management program begins |
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