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Initiative 4

Stopping TB

The STOP TB Initiative is mounting a political and social movement against TB throughout the world by promoting the use of cost-effective Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS). Despite the DOTS policy, there are obstacles to countries adopting its use. These include lack of political will and commitment to support TB control programmes, inadequate financing and human resources, poor organization of and management capacity for programmes, and interrupted supplies of high-quality anti-TB drugs.

STOP TB, based at WHO, is a partnership of countries with serious TB problems, UN and other international organizations, bilateral donors, scientific and public health institutions and NGOs. The partnership is:

  • ending social apathy towards TB
  • expanding the global coalition of partners involved in TB control
  • pushing TB issues higher on both international and national health agendas
  • increasing investment in DOTS.

For more information visit www.stoptb.org

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