Abstract: Objective To analyze the progress of human resources development before and after the model transformation of the trinity tuberculosis prevention new service, and to provide suggestions for the optimal human resources.  Methods Data of human resources in 26 counties (districts) in three areas was collected retrospectively by uniform questionnaire and comparative analysis was implemented based on the data of human resources before and after the model transformation of the trinity tuberculosis prevention new service. The significance of the difference was analyzed by Chi-square test on the distributions of gender, age group, title etc.   Results After the model transformation, the numbers of institutions and professional staffs that engaged in TB prevention, treatment and control were increased to 1.8 times and 1.7 times respectively. The percent of middle-aged staffs increased from 70.2% (125/178) to 71.8% (221/308) (χ²=7.930, P=0.02). The percents of postgraduate degree and bachelor degree increased from 1.1% (2/178) to 4.2% (13/308) and from 31.5% (56/178) to 44.8% (138/308) (χ²=21.271, P<0.01) respectively. The percent of senior position increased from 10.1% (18/178) to 19.8% (61/308) (χ²=8.227, P=0.04).  Conclusion The number of professional staffs increases and the compositions on education background and technical position are improved.

Key words: Preventive health services, Health manpower, Staff development