Abstract: Objective To summarize the current experience of combination of tuberculosis (TB) control and new-type rural cooperative medical system (CMS) in some cities and counties in Henan, in order to further modify and improve the present program and to formulate feasible policies for the province. MethodsFieldwork experience exchanging and workshop about the combination was held, and the survey and evaluation were organized in 6 counties in Puyang. ResultsThe combination of TB control and new-type rural CMS increased the consulting number of patients by 15%, the referring rate by 20.7%, the referring arrival rate by 5.4%, and the rate of taking drugs regularly by 1.7%. ConclusionsIt is totally new that the combination of TB control with new-type rural CMS. It is urgent that to extend the project in the whole province with the support of health administrative departments.

Key words: Tuberculosis/prevention & control, tuberculosis/drug therapy, rural health services, Henan province