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National Tuberculosis Programme in Romania 1997-2000: how it works.
1National Institute of Pneumophtisiology Marius Nasta, Bucharest, Romania.
Central European Journal of Public Health
|February 5, 2000
Summary
Romania faces high tuberculosis rates. A National Tuberculosis Programme, implementing the WHO
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Romania exhibits high tuberculosis (TB) incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates compared to other European nations.
- Tuberculosis poses a significant public health challenge in Romania, necessitating a comprehensive national strategy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development and initial implementation of Romania's National Tuberculosis Programme.
- To detail the strategies employed for TB control, aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
Main Methods:
- National Tuberculosis Programme established in 1997, guided by WHO strategy.
- Involvement of national committees, county-level managers, and 18,000 family doctors.
- Secured funding from Ministry of Health, World Bank, and other organizations.
Main Results:
- Published technical manual and translated WHO DOTS strategy modules.
- Conducted training for TB managers, laboratory chiefs, and family doctors.
- Initiated a pilot project using the DOTS strategy in Iasi and implemented health education campaigns.
Conclusions:
- The National Tuberculosis Programme in Romania has laid the groundwork for TB control through strategic planning and multi-level engagement.
- Initial achievements include program documentation, training, and pilot implementation of the DOTS strategy, indicating progress in addressing the high TB burden.