Abstract: To provide policy advice for training needs analysis and budget of Programmatic Management of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (PMDT) through analyzing the training category, frequency and human resource requirement of China Global Fund TB Program and China MOH-Gates Foundation TB Control Project. Results show for smooth operation of PMDT,  clinical long-term training, training on laboratory, PMDT guideline and intensive training were necessary. The numbers of staff needed training were 10, 48, and 6 at provincial, prefecture and county level respectively. The average training fee for each PMDT sites was 1.25 million yuan. This paper provides reference for training needs analysis and budget of PMDT conducted nationwide in future.

Key words: Tuberculosis,multidrugresistant/therapy, Tuberculosis,pulmonary/therapy, Patient care management, Health services needs and demand