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World TB Day 2019 Campaign Site

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Global Fund and Stop TB Partnership, has launched the initiative “Find. Treat. All. #EndTB." The campaign site includes more information about the initiative, social media tiles, and other TB-related links.

When TB is the Least of Their Worries: Refugees webinar

The webinar presents information about the risk of TB among refugees from TB endemic countries and the challenges that influence their ability and willingness to see a health care provider after arriving to the US. The webinar also discusses factors that may affect U.S. health care providers’ ability to effectively evaluate and treat refugees for TB and LTBI.

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.

TB and Diabetes webpage

Someone with untreated latent TB infection and diabetes is more likely to develop TB disease than someone without diabetes. Without proper treatment, diabetes and TB can increase health complications. This webpage features information on the relationship between TB and diabetes, TB treatment for individuals with diabetes, and related links for patients and health care providers.

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