World Health Organization in its treatment guideline for tuberculosis 2010 recommended daily dosing as the preferred regimen in treatment of drug-sensitive TB patients. The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program took a decision to implement daily regimen in five states of India in 2015. This article describes the policy-making chronology, evidences used, stakeholders involved, and process of decision making.
Keywords: Daily Anti-TB Regimen; Drug sensitive Tuberculosis; India; Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program; Tuberculosis.
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