Tuberculosis

Message from the Regional Director

In 1999, following a 40% rise in TB cases over six years, the World Health Organization declared a “tuberculosis crisis” in the Western Pacific. Governments responded with an accelerated expansion of DOTS, the WHO-recommended TB control strategy.

Ten years later, TB control is stronger than ever in the Western Pacific Region. DOTS can be found even in the most remote areas. Case detection has soared to 78%, and more than 90% of cases are successfully treated.

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