Elements of a Successful Public Health Program
・Based on sound scientific principles
・Built on successful field experiences
・Supported by sufficient financial resources
・Integrated into a functioning health system
・Implemented using an effective system of management and evaluation
The Five Components of DOTS
・Government commitment to sustained TB control activities
・Case detection by sputum microscopy among symptomatic patients self-reporting to health services
・Standardized regimens of 6-8 months treatment for smear+ cases, with directly observed therapy for at least the initial 2 months
・A regular, uninterrupted supply of all essential anti-TB drugs
・A standardized recording and reporting system that allows assessment of treatment results for each patient and of the overall TB control program
