Introduction.

The purpose of this manuscript was to conduct a reflection on the experience of the implementation of the TB program in the Department of Nariño in the last decade under the DOTS DOTS (Direct Observerd Treatment Short Course) strategy and observed treatment short of WHO.

Methodology.

It has been made a reflection from documents and institutional experiences, and a narrative review.

Results.

Experience in the Department of Nariño has significantly reduced the incidence of tuberculosis in the Department of Nariño given international support and emphasis on prevention through schemes primary health care. The most important intervention of this program has been to have an exclusive group of TB care and follow up cases in each municipality.

Conclusion.

The program is new because it differs from other diagnostic oriented opportunist treatment, i.e. when the patient consults patient.

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