quality DOTS
Accessible, integral and good quality implementation of DOTS is what KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation means with “Quality DOTS”, adhering to its three core values:
The traditional DOTS expansion focused on improved case finding and treatment through an effective and patient oriented approach to reach all patients, especially those in marginalized group.
Now, the framework of KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is the new Stop TB Strategy, as this is a full and comprehensive package combining the original DOTS strategy with all elements of DOTS expansion.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offers practical support with developing strategic plans, tuberculosis manual and guidelines, and budgeted project proposals. In addition, we directly assist countries financially, and help countries getting access to other financial resources.
Therefore, the approach of KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation for technical assistance is both generalist and specialized:
- The generalist approach to tuberculopsis control: to cover a wide variety of important issues of NTPs is unique to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation.
- The fields of experise of KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation for specialist knowledge and expertise includes TB/HIV, multi-drug resistent tuberculosis (MDR-TB), prisons, laboratory networks, drug management systems, Human Resource Development (HRD), Public/Private Partnerschap (PPP), tuberculosis and poverty, Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM), and patient involvement.