Tuberculosis chemotherapy centre - The beginning

Indian J Tuberc. 2020 Dec;67(4S):S3-S6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2020.10.003. Epub 2020 Oct 12.

Abstract

Objective: Establishment of a TB research centre with the aim of studying the feasibility of domiciliary treatment for the masses.

Methods: In-depth case study of the TB chemotherapy Centres's initial activities and development.

Results: Successful setting up of a research centre in 1956 at Madras.

Conclusion: Four agencies collaborated successfully to demonstrate that domiciliary treatment for the masses is feasible.

Keywords: Establishment; Objectives; Outcome; TB Chemo Centre.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Health Facilities / history*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • India
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / history*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / prevention & control