A5.4 A survey to explore the programmatic feasibility of levofloxacin (Lfx) TPT for MDR-TB contacts11
Introduction
The survey assessed the feasibility of programmatic use of Lfx for TPT among contacts of MDR-TB patients in the eventuality of a WHO recommendation for its programmatic use. The objective was to collect perspectives from national TB programmes (NTPs), explore current practices for MDR TPT, its programmatic feasibility, affordability, impact on equity, acceptability to patients and health-care workers and to inform the discussion of WHO Guideline group at its meeting on 4–6December 2023.
Methods