'Expand DOTS to combat TB'
Speakers at a discussion meeting here yesterday said the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS), recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is the only effective treatment for tuberculosis (TB), which is also within the reach of the poor.
They said DOTS programme should be expanded to combat TB in the country, as a large number of people are vulnerable to the disease.
The discussion meeting was organised by Ministry of Health and Family Planning, NATAB and BRAC in observance of the World Tuberculosis Day.
They said 70,000 people die from TB and 3,00,000 people fall victim to the disease every year.
They suggested setting up of DOTs centers at every district hospitals.
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