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Community DOTS Program Evaluation in Cambodia, 2010

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified Cambodia as one of the 22 high burden countries
with TB in the world. Directly observed therapy short course (DOTS) is an effective strategy for
controlling tuberculosis (TB), and is used worldwide, mainly in developing countries. Implementation of
DOTS in Cambodia started in 1994 mainly through the existing hospital network.

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Cambodia turns a TB health crisis into an opportunity

Twenty years ago, Cambodia had one of the world’s highest tuberculosis (TB) rates and a health system weakened by decades of conflict and economic hardship. Over the past decade, however, new approaches that provide universal access to TB care through primary health centres have halved the number of new cases and helped the country meet global targets for detection and treatment. (See more detail) http://www.who.int/features/2012/tb_cambodia/en/index.html

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The new data published in the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2012 show clear signs of progress

The new data published in the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2012 show clear signs of progress.
TB care has saved 20 million lives in the past 17 years, the number of people getting sick with TB has fallen 2.2% since last year and a rapid diagnostic test is now available in 67 low- and middle-income countries.
Looking forward, there are urgent and significant challenges that we must focus on in the next three years.

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