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Define Peripheral Health Institutions [PHI] and Health Facilities and their role in the NTEP.

Discuss broadly what is included under the concept of pathogenesis of TB.

The learner will be able to 

- Recall the causative agent for TB
- Identify the microbiological characteristics of M.TB

Enumerate the important risk factors for TB disease.

Discuss in general the concept of burden of TB and how it is measured.

The learner will be able to explain the transmission of TB.

Describe the main types of Epidemiological indicators (Person Time Rate, Ratio, proportion)

Mention the various epidemiological terms used in TB and give a short description. 

Incidence, Notification, Tb Deaths, Prevalence, Prevalence of TB infection and TB disease.

Elimination and eradication

Discuss the necessary challenges and evolution of TB treatment leading up to the introduction of Chemotherapy.

Discuss the time frame, context and the components of the DOTS strategy.

Stop TB Strategy