A WHO technical advisor is comparing the performance of the TB programme across several countries. What is the WHO-recommended indicator for monitorin...

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A WHO technical advisor is comparing the performance of the TB programme across several countries. What is the WHO-recommended indicator for monitoring the quality of TB treatment outcomes?

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Treatment success rate - the proportion of registered TB patients who are cured or complete treatment, with a global target of >=90%

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Number of sputum samples collected

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Number of health facilities offering TB treatment

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Amount of rifampicin procured

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Number of TB awareness campaigns conducted

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): TB Treatment Success Rate

A WHO technical advisor is comparing the performance of the TB programme across several countries. What is the WHO-recommended indicator for monitoring the quality of TB treatment outcomes?