THE EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF VIDEO-OBSERVED TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS AT THE OUTPATIENT STAGE
Synopsis
Outpatient treatment is to date widely used in phthisiology. According to various authors, outpatient treatment promotes rapid recovery and reduces the risk of contracting drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis. In line with the WHO strategy: “EndTB”, one of the important tasks is the integration of digital healthcare technologies in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. Video-Observed Treatment (VOT) was recommended by the National Tuberculosis Control Program in Kazakhstan and was introduced in 2018 in all regions of the country.
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May 6, 2020
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