### Question
How does INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT define DOTS” or “Directly Observed Treatment Short-course?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2151b*, **DOTS” or “Directly Observed Treatment Short-course** is defined as:

> the World Health Organization-recommended strategy for treating tuberculosis including—


(A) low-cost and effective diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of tuberculosis

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2151b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part I-Declaration of Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations**

