th 5 edition NTP MANUAL OF PROCEDURES Chapter

th 5 edition NTP MANUAL OF PROCEDURES Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction • • • Magnitude of tuberculosis in the Philippines The Philippines and its health care delivery system The National TB Control Program (NTP) Past efforts to control TB in the country Current key initiatives to respond to the TB problem NTP Performance Vision, goals, objectives and strategies of NTP Roles and Functions of the health service providers

NTP Vision, Goals and Objectives Vision: TB-free Philippines Goal: Reduce TB mortality and morbidity Targets in 2016: Case detection rate, all forms 90% Treatment success rate, all forms MDR-TB notification rate MDR-TB TSR 90% 62% 75%

Objectives and Strategies OBJECTIVE STRATEGY Reduce local variation in TB control program performance 1. Localize implementation of TB control 2. Monitor health system performance Scale up and sustain coverage of DOTS implementation 3. Engage both public and private health care providers 4. Promote and strengthen positive behavior of the communities 5. Address MDR-TB, TB/HIV, and needs of vulnerable populations 6. Regulate and make available quality TB Ensure provision of quality diagnostic tests and drugs TB services 7. Certify and accredit TB care providers Reduce out-of-pocket expenses related to TB care 8. Secure adequate funding and improve allocation and efficiency of fund utilization