Review of tuberculosis control in the Republic of Tajikistan

The review’s objectives are to review progress in TB control with emphasis on DOTS strategy implementation, summarize the experience, lessons learnt and methods of work and to make recommendations for international donors, technical agencies and the Ministry of Health.

The review was coordinated by The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health of Tajikistan’s National TB Control programme, and conducted by WHO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with participation of other international organizations. Financial support and logistics were provided by WHO and UNDP, and the results of the assessment were presented at a meeting with the Ministry of Health. The finalized report is being disseminated in Russian and English.