WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This report is updated annually.
A fact sheet on active TB disease, including information on how TB is spread, TB tests, and directly observed therapy.
The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other.
This webinar is the continuation of the Pediatric TB Radiology webinar Part 1 from May 2017. The webinar provides information on pediatric case diagnosis and follow up. There is also a focus on reading chest x-rays. The training was developed for physicians, nurses, and other licensed health professionals who diagnose and treat individuals with TB.
This short video describes TB, how it spreads, and what to do if you’re at risk.
The guide provides information on the TB case management process. Information covered in the guide describes activities of TB case management, patient-centered strategies for improving adherence, and TB in special circumstances.
A fact sheet with information of collecting sputum for TB, including content on why sputum testing is necessary.
A fact sheet for individuals experiencing a TB contact investigation. This material includes information on what happens in a TB contact investigation and how to protect others from active TB disease.
This roadmap describes ten priorities, grouped into three core themes, that address the major health and economic impacts of zoonotic TB.
A fact sheet describing the tuberculin skin test and Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) and what a positive test result means.
