What is DOTS?

Since the introduction of the DOTS strategy almost five years ago, great strides have been made in spreading the message to governments, health care workers and the public about the importance of implementing DOTS. As of 1997, 102 countries had accepted the strategy as policy and had implemented it to varying degrees. However, more must be done to ensure the implementation of DOTS more widely. 

This document discusses how DOTS was developed, how it is implemented and sustained, how it differs from other control approaches, and its role within a challenging and changing health care system. This document is designed to give decision-makers with health policy and budget authority a good understanding of the strategy so that they can promote effective TB control in their countries.

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