Abstract: Objective  To evaluate the implementation effect of the 10 years TB control program from 2001 to 2010 in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and to summarize the achievements and experiences, and provide recommendations for the sustainable development of TB control program in Xinjiang.  Methods  According to the final evaluation plan of national TB program (2001—2010), the evaluation forms and annual and quarterly surveillance data in 14 prefectures and 96 counties of Xinjiang from 2001—2010 were collected, and EpiData was used for data input and Excel for data analysis.  Results  In 10 years, the DOTS coverage rate reached 100%, the total TB control funding was 201.75 million Yuan RMB in Xinjiang. Cumulatively a total of 225 771 active pulmonary TB patients were detected, of which 133 315 were smear positive TB cases. 219 800 cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis were treated which included 127 200 cases of smear positive cases. The cure rate reached 93.37%(124 478/133 315).  Conclusion  Through the implementation of the 10 years TB control program, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has reached the goal of the high case detection rate and high cure rate, and achieved remarkable effect.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary/prevention &, control, Health plan implementation, Evaluation studies, Xinjiang