Tag: Dots

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading infectious cause of death worldwide, affecting millions annually. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a strategic public health approach known as DOTS, or Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course, to improve medication adherence and combat the spread of the disease.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) is a highly effective strategy for managing tuberculosis, with its success fundamentally dependent on a specific combination of first-line anti-TB drugs. This treatment approach, which ensures patients complete their full medication course under supervision, is crucial for preventing treatment failure and the spread of drug-resistant strains.