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Manapen Porousen Ewe Menun TB Mi Meur [Latent TB Infection]

The flipbook can be used by healthcare personnel to provide patient education for persons at risk for TB infection. The flipbook can also be used to provide patient education for persons newly diagnosed with LTBI. This product was developed in collaboration with the Chuuk State TB and Hansen’s Disease Program, the Federated States of Micronesia National TB Program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Curry International Tuberculosis Center.

Latent TB Infection

The flipbook can be used by healthcare personnel to provide patient education for persons at risk for TB infection. The flipbook can also be used to provide patient education for persons newly diagnosed with LTBI. This product was developed in collaboration with the Chuuk State TB and Hansen’s Disease Program, the Federated States of Micronesia National TB Program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Curry International Tuberculosis Center.

Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider

The guide includes recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of LTBI in children and adolescents. Topics covered include targeted testing, risk assessment, diagnostic tests, LTBI treatment regimens, and more. The guide is intended for pediatric primary care providers.

Impact of COVID-19 on TB Services

In this webinar, participants hear from public health professionals about the impact of COVID-19 on TB program services. Topics addressed include programmatic adjustments during COVID-19, changes in clinical care and community work, and TB control activities during COVID-19.  The webinar also provides information on various TB and COVID-19 resources.

Challenges in TB Care for Migrants

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: explain the impact that population mobility bears on public health within the context of globalization, outline strategies and approaches for addressing challenges of TB management and care among migrants,  and develop strategies and best practices to address medical and community management of migrant population.

Okego maber, pim makare [Sputum Collection]

In this video, viewers are taught what sputum is and the steps to collect a good sample for TB diagnostic purposes. The video can be shown prior to submitting sputum (e.g., spot samples, home visits, morning samples). This material is in Luo.

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