Interdepartmental interaction in the detection and treatment of patients with tuberculosis

: The experience of interdepartmental interaction in solving the problem of tuberculosis in the Kemerovo Region has been analyzed. The region's administration has strengthened the material-and-technical basis of the service. The advisory tuberculosis council has been set up. Territorial interdepartmental commissions have been organized. The level of an intervention with the general medical network (GMN) has been increased. A qualitative sputum test has been carried out for acid-resistant mycobacteria. The Main Board of the Federal Penal Jurisdiction Service (MBFPJS) and the Board of Internal Affairs are attracted to examine social risk-group persons. Strictly uncontrolled chemotherapy for patients with tuberculosis has been introduced on the basis of GMN at the stage of aftercare and by the forces of the Red Cross Committee. Along with the MBFPJS, continuity has been established in the treatment of patients with tuberculosis. Juridical attraction of bacteria-isolating person to treatment has been introduced. The work done has substantially improved the detection and treatment of patients, but there are problems to be solved.