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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health ›› 2013, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (3): 150-152.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-3755.2013.03.003

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The current status and development idea of basic medical and health institution in TB control

LIU Xiao-qiu,WANG Li-xia   

  1. National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
  • Received:2013-08-22 Online:2013-09-30 Published:2013-09-30
  • Contact: WANG Li-xia, Email: wanglx@chinatb.org

Abstract: Basic medical and health institution is an important part of tuberculosis (TB) service system in China. It has the exceptional position to refer TB suspects, supervise TB patients and conduct health education activities to the public. Aiming to improve TB control in China, we describe the effect of basic medical and health institution in TB control, analyze the current challenges and constraints and suggest making fully use of the national basic public health services.