Section 4. Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis. – The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) shall establish a Comprehensive Philippine Plan of Action to Eliminate Tuberculosis in consultation with appropriate public and private entities. The Philippine Plan of Action shall consist of the following:

1. The country’s targets and strategies in addressing the disease;

2. The prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and support, and other components of the country’s response;

3. The development and application of appropriate technologies to diagnose and treat the disease;

4. The strengthening of linkages with local and international organizations for possible partnership in education, advocacy, research and funding assistance;

5. The establishment of a review and monitoring system to gather data and monitor the progress made in the elimination of tuberculosis; and

6. The immediate mobilization of anti-TB services during and after natural and man-made disasters through collaborative efforts of national and local governments and other entities.