DOTS: a breakthrough in TB control

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization suggests using the Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) strategy for detecting and treating tuberculosis (TB). DOTS involves five crucial interconnected steps, including detection, having powerful anti-TB medication, observing the patient, tracking the progress of the treatment, and financial and political commitment. The strategy is of particular importance as more strains of TB are drug resistant.

Analysis, Prevention, Tuberculosis, World health, World Health Organization

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Social cost of maternal deaths

Article Abstract:

Thailand has expanded midwifery services for curative and preventative care in an effort to reduce maternal death, which is 2.7 deaths per 1,000 births. Changes in Thai families, AIDS and the reduced role of kin groups in caring for children have made orphans a growing problem.

Thailand, Maternal health services, Orphans, Thailand. Ministry of Public Health

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