Abstract: Objective To evaluate the impact of World Bank China TB Control Project in Xinyi City. Methods The case detection and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis patients were analyzed according to the tuberculosis report in Xinyi City. Results World Bank China TB Control Project in Xinyi City was launched in November 1994. By December 31,2001,19 403 TB patients or suspects received medical consultation,3 130 active TB patients were detected among whom 2 955 were smear positive TB with 2 645 new smear positive TB and 310 retreatment smear positive TB.The average cure rate in new smear positive TB was 97.2% with an incremental trend from 87.5% to 98.7% in the seven years. Conclusion Satisfactory effect has been achieved by World Bank China TB Control Project in Xinyi City.

Key words: Pulmonary tuberculosis/prevention and control, Xinyi