Table 2 Availability of logistics for child TB management
Site | X-ray | Tuberculin skin test (TST) | FNAC1 | Sputum microscopy | Anti-TB2 drugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mirpur (urban site) | Not available | Not available | No provision | Available | Limited stock of paediatric formulation |
Bashail3 (rural site) | Functional machine but lack of skilled radiographer | Available in limited stock with delayed replacement | No provision | Available | Limited stock of paediatric formulation |
Kalai3 (rural Site) | Machine was non-functional in 2012–2013, later repaired by local arrangement in 2014 | Available in limited stock | No provision | Available | Limited stock of paediatric formulation |