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A computer-based ordering system for supplies in national tuberculosis programs

H L Rieder1, D A Enarson

  • 1International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Paris, France.

Tubercle and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
|October 1, 1995
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This study introduces a spreadsheet tool to help national tuberculosis programs budget and plan for essential supplies. It rapidly estimates supply needs and costs for tuberculosis control, aiding resource management.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Management
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • National tuberculosis programs require efficient budgeting and planning for essential supplies.
  • Accurate forecasting of supply needs is critical for effective tuberculosis control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide national managers with a tool to rationally and rapidly determine supply needs and associated costs for national tuberculosis programs.
  • To facilitate efficient resource allocation in tuberculosis control initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a user-friendly spreadsheet tool for calculating tuberculosis supply needs based on reported cases.
  • The spreadsheet incorporates exchange rates, treatment regimen costs, and supply pricing from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD).

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  • Users input data on notified cases, regimens, and current stock levels for accurate order suggestions.

    • Main Results:

    • The spreadsheet generates suggested ordering quantities for both consumption and reserve supplies.
    • It provides cost estimates for diagnostic and treatment supplies based on user-provided data.
    • The tool assists in optimizing order sizes for convenience and need.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed spreadsheet serves as a practical tool for national tuberculosis program managers, particularly in low-income countries adopting computer-based systems.
    • It empowers managers to rapidly assess supply requirements and costs, improving program planning and budgeting.
    • The tool, available from the IUATLD, supports informed decision-making for tuberculosis control resource management.