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Public-Private Mix for DOTS: Practical Tools to Help Implementation

This report presents a tools package for public-private mix initiatives for DOTS implementation (PPM-DOTS) as a means of TB control. The purpose is to help national TB program (NTP) managers begin involving private providers (PPs) in DOTS implementation and to sustain collaboration.

Author:

Lonnroth K,; Uplekar, M., Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

International Agencies, Managers and Supervisors, Policy Makers

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, Program Management, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

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