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Childhood TB

This document contains an overview of what TB Care I is doing to help with the fight against childhood TB.

TB Journeys: Our Stories, Our Words

This document is a compilation of survivor stories that feature the personal journeys of 15 individuals who have fought against TB disease.

Tuberculosis Management in English

This video illustrates ways to manage TB disease, such as detecting, diagnosing, and treating TB disease.

Breathe In: Childhood TB in the USA

This 20-minute short film shares the story of Kelsey, a 5-year old from Houston, TX, as she moves through TB treatment. The video was produced as part of a larger Social Impact Campaign to raise awareness about TB globally. The video has also been presented at several congressional briefings and health conferences.

What Does a Positive TB Skin Test Mean?

This fact sheet for persons who have a positive skin test for TB presents information about follow-up TB testing.

Stop TB

This brochure indicates that although TB affects people worldwide, it can be prevented, treated, and cured. The brochure also lists the symptoms of TB and those individuals who are at risk for TB.

Kill or Cure

This film's primary focus is on DOTS in Rajasthan, India and on TB/HIV in Malawi, with scientific commentary provided by Dr. Douglas Young, chairman of the Stop TB Working Group on New Vaccines. A sub-theme running throughout the film is the urgent need for new tools -- drugs, diagnostics and vaccines -- in order to turn the tide against the epidemic.