Analysis on the Effectiveness of Tuberculosis Control Project Loaned by World Bank in Guangzhou (1993 - 2000)

Objective To evaluate the effect of tuberculosis control project loaned by World Bank in Guangzhou. Methods The quarerly and annual reports of project during 1993 to 2000 registered situation and treated effect of the tuberculosis cases were analysed. Results From 1993 to 2000, the new register rate of new smear- positive cases was increased from 8.84/105 to 34.25/ 105, the cure rate was increased from 72.5% to 95.8%. The cure rate of re - treatment cases was increased from 62.3 % to 89.9%. Conclusion The satisfactory results of tuberculosis control project loaned by World Bank have been achieved. The target of high discovery rate and cure rate has been accomplished. Further promotion of the tuberculosis control work is necessary in Guangzhou.