Sputum-smear positive (SS+) tuberculosis (TB) cases registered in the public -private partnership (PPP) areas
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total SS+ TB cases in the PPP areas | 533 | 673 | 800 | 830 | 749 | 3585 |
| Total SS+ TB cases referred by PMPs | 11 | 54 | 143 | 164 | 275 | 647 |
| PMPs’ contribution (%) | 2 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 37 | 18 |
PMP, private medical practitioners.