Standards for TB care in India: A tool for universal access to TB care

Indian J Tuberc. 2015 Oct;62(4):200-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2015.11.004. Epub 2016 Jan 23.

Abstract

In 2014, Government of India in collaboration with World Health Organization Country Office for India released the policy document on Standards for tuberculosis (TB) care in India after in-depth deliberation with national and international experts. The standards for TB care represent what is expected for quality TB care from the Indian healthcare system including both public and private systems. The details of each standard have been compiled in this review article. It is envisioned that the standards detailed in the manuscript are adapted by all TB care providers across the country.

Keywords: Diagnosis; India; Standards for TB care; Treatment; Tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Communicable Disease Control / standards*
  • Drug Monitoring
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Health Policy*
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Medication Adherence
  • Public Health
  • Social Support
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents