410 Promoting public–private mix for TB-DOTS: a multicountry study from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region

• DOI: 10.26719/2012.18.5.410
• Publication Date: 2017-11-13T05:54:12Z
• Authors: Z. Haq; W. Khan; A. Seita
• Keywords: Mobilization

This study was carried out to document the implementation status of public-private mix (PPM) in 6 member countries World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region, with a particular focus on advocacy, communication and social mobilization (ACSM) specific PPM.Interviews group discussions were held staff national tuberculosis control programmes partners.Four PPM models being practised.For all models, ACSM at elementary stage.Participants perceived that promoting private partners difficult, policy guidelines deficient human resources capacity for both initiatives lacking across region.Building is required along development country-specific plans carry local-level strategic effective maximize benefits PPM.