Guidance for implementation of public-private mix for management of drug-resistant TB (PPM DR-TB)

Engaging all relevant health care providers in the management of DR-TB cases is an important intervention to achieve the goal of universal access to DR−TB care and services. However, only limited progress has been made to date in engaging non-NTP providers in the management of DR-TB patients. WHO/GTB conducted four in-country assessments to Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey from November 2013 to February 2014. Following the in-country assessments, an "Expert consultation meeting on public-private mix for the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (PPM DR-TB)", was held in Geneva, Switzerland, 23–24 June 2014. As a result of the assessments and consultation, the "Framework for engagement of all health care providers in the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis" has been developed.