TREATMENT OUTCOME OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN DISTRICT MANSEHRA IN 2014

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is a modern epidemic with more than 80% of tuberculosis cases located in 22 high burden countries including Pakistan. Currently tuberculosis cases are being managed under the DOTS strategy implemented and supervised by the National Tuberculosis Control Program, Pakistan. Methods: This study was a retrospective case-based study of all patients registered at the office of the district tuberculosis officer, district Mansehra and treated from January 1, 2014 to December 31 2014. Results: Of the 693 patients registered at the District Tuberculosis office Mansehra. Majority 401 (57%) were females.  An overwhelming majority of patients 670 (96.7%) were diagnosed for the first time with tuberculosis. At the completion of treatment, 261 (37.7%) were declared cured, 401 (57.9%) were labelled as treatment completed while treatment failure was reported in only 1 (0.1%) patient. 10 (1.4%) were lost to follow up while 4 patients died while on treatment for tuberculosis. Conclusion: Continuous assessment of situation and monitoring for achievement of objectives set by the regional TB control program is necessary to control tuberculosis in Pakistan.

Pak J Physiol 2016;12(2):37–9