Dopasi Foundation’s pharmacy engagement initiative tackles underreporting of TB cases by integrating pharmacies into TB notification systems through innovative digital applications like eTB and Rx-tracker applications. The aim was to identify and notify the un-reported people with TB who are being treated in the private sector and purchasing Anti-TB medication from pharmacies.

• Activities Conducted Under the Approach:

  • Conducting advocacy campaigns targeting pharmacy networks.

  • Training of pharmacists on the digital application and TB notification protocols.

  • Rolling out the eTB application – pilot in 4 districts of Punjab then roll out in Balochistan.
    

• Achievements to Date:

  • Achieved 23% additionality in TB notifications in intervention areas during piloting in Punjab

  • Identified almost 1000 PWTB from pharmacies in Balochistan during 2023-24

  • Project taken up by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for roll out in 57 districts, through Mercy Corps – Dopasi being the technical partner for advocacy and modification of application to Rx-tracker application
    

• Donors of the Project:

  • Stop TB Partnership – TB Reach for piloting and roll out in Balochistan
    BMGF for expansion to additional 57 districts
    

• SDGs Covered:

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals