Special program to combat tuberculosis approved in Ukraine

Special program to combat tuberculosis approved in Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the concept of a national target social program to combat tuberculosis in 2018-2021.

This is reported by the Government portal.

It is noted that the purpose of the document is to stabilize the level of morbidity, reduce mortality and increase the efficiency of treatment of patients.

In particular, the program will provide 100% access to continuous tuberculosis diagnostics by purchasing consumables, 100% access to treatment for all TB patients by implementing a patient-oriented approach, and 100% access to counseling and testing on HIV / AIDS.