The STOP TB STRATEGY launched by WHO in 2006 describes the recommended interventions that should be implemented to achieve the impact targets for global TB control. The Strategy is designed to achieve the targets set for the period 2006-2015 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The STOP TB Strategy has six major components:

• Pursue high-quality DOTS expansion and enhancement by ensuring adequate case detection through quality-assured laboratory testing, provision of supervised standardised treatment, ensuring effective drug supply system and monitoring and evaluation.
• Address TB/HIV co infection,  contain MDR- and XDR-TB and other challenges
• Contribute to health system strengthening that would increase access to TB diagnostic and treatments services
• Engage all care providers in the provision of TB diagnostic and treatment services
• Empower people with TB , and communities to participate actively in TB prevention and control
• Enable and promote research to develop new drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests