DOTS (TB)

DOTS (TB) Services

Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment at Our Hospital

Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment at Our Hospital

DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course)

We follow the globally recommended DOTS strategy to ensure complete cure and prevent drug resistance:

  • Directly – Treatment is given under direct supervision
  • Observe (through observation) – Healthcare staff watches the patient swallow every dose
  • Treatment – Full course of anti-TB drugs is administered
  • Short Course – Standardized 6-month regimen (extendable if needed)

DOTS ensures 100% adherence, reduces relapse, and stops the spread of drug-resistant TB.

Patient Observations & Symptoms

Before starting treatment, doctors carefully observe the following common signs in suspected TB patients:

  • Cough lasting more than three weeks
  • Blood in sputum (hemoptysis)
  • Chest pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • May have fever
  • Breathing difficulty

Diagnostic Tests & Free Treatment

Our hospital conducts comprehensive testing, including the AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) sputum smear test, entirely in-house. All TB medicines and testing materials are supplied free of charge by the government.

Blood in cough + lung infection = Pulmonary TB
Extra-Pulmonary TB occurs outside the lungs (lymph nodes, abdomen, bones, etc.). Patients with both types recover fully with regular medication from our facility.

Treatment Duration

Under the DOTS program, standard TB treatment lasts 6 months, but it is not guaranteed to cure every patient. Depending on the case severity, resistance, or response, doctors may extend treatment to:

  • 8 months
  • 10 months
  • 12 months
  • Up to 15 months in complex or drug-resistant cases

We successfully manage such extended-regimen patients at our center with strict DOTS supervision.

Monthly Patient Load

8–10 New TB patients detected every month
10–15 Sputum cough tests performed per month

Government Collaboration & Reporting

Every three months, we submit detailed reports to the National TB Control Program (RNTCP/NTEP), covering:

  • Number of patients diagnosed and treated
  • Observations and test results
  • Medicines dispensed
  • Previous quarter performance
  • Cured cases
  • Current medicine stock levels

All TB drugs, diagnostic kits, and consumables are procured through the government program based on these reports.