Recently, more than 50 pharmacists in Mumbai signed up to be DOTS providers and to help the government identify patients with symptoms of TB. More than 500 pharmacists across the city will be trained as part of the public-private partnership among the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the Indian Pharmaceutical Association, and several chemists’ associations. Read more [+/-]
Patients who do not complete their medication, as well as people with persistent coughs, will be referred to diagnostic centers to help them complete DOTS. The pharmacists are trained in TB awareness, identifying symptoms, examining prescriptions, and classifying drugs meant for primary and multidrug-resistant TB. They also learn how to distribute and administer follow-up DOTS treatment with each patient. Last year, approximately 150 pharmacists in Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan were trained as part of the program. This program is important, as many times, the pharmacists are the first contact points for people who self medicate. .
12-dose LTBI Regimen Video Podcast Available s
The Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch (CEBSB) in the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) at CDC developed a video podcast on the 12-dose treatment regimen for latent tuberculosis infection. Read more [+/-]
The video podcast features Dr. Kenneth Castro and is available in English and Spanish.
