[Concept basic principles of antituberculous measures management under the new socioeconomic conditions in Russia]

Abstract

The changed socioeconomic conditions require that a new concept of management of antituberculous measures be established. This includes measures, such as to set up interdepartmental tuberculosis control commissions, to adopt a law on protection of the population from tuberculosis, to transit from extensive to intensive methods of detection and treatment of tuberculosis, and requires a monitoring system for antituberculosis measures, regular supply with antituberculous drugs, and a medical educational system. The government must be the leader to control tuberculosis. Publicity should be at all stages of antituberculous activities.