TB

This fact sheet presents data on the distribution of TB cases among the Asian/Pacific Islander populations of Los Angeles County in 2003.

This is an achievement report about the Global Drug Facility (GDF), a key initiative of the STOP TB Partnership, which has had a positive impact on the treatment of millions of TB patients globally since its establishment in 2001. By providing high-quality TB drugs to over 4.4 million people in some of the world's poorest countries, it has helped to save lives and has significantly strengthened global TB control efforts.

This brochure contains information on Cure-TB, a referral program for tuberculosis patients and their contacts moving between the US and Mexico.

This brochure contains information on Cure-TB, a referral program for tuberculosis patients and their contacts moving between the US and Mexico.

This report is from a consultation of experts held jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Rockefeller Foundation. The report makes recommendations to the Stop TB Partnership (the Partnership) for confronting the health care workforce crisis in tuberculosis (TB) control. This is identified through three key areas for action: (1) building the evidence base for planning and advocacy, (2) positioning and advocacy, and (3) capacity building.

This poster, available in high- and low-resolution, raises worldwide awareness about the international health threat posed by tuberculosis. The focus of the Stop TB Partnership Secretariat for World TB Day 2005 is the crucial role of frontline TB care providers in the fight against TB.

This document is intended for those dealing with tuberculosis and HIV at all levels in HIV-prevalent and resource-constrained settings. It is intended to assist development of national policies to improve the diagnosis and management of smear-negative pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The recommendations and algorithms are designed for use by national tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS control programs and service providers.

This resource guide was developed by the Cultural Competency Subcommittee of TB ETN. The guide includes a list of organizations, readings, and assessment tools associated with cultural competence and health.

This toolbox contains sample letters, forms, and protocols that can be adapted and used by local programs to contact and follow-up with recent immigrants and refugees entering the US with a B classification.

The purpose of the guide is to provide TB controllers and state and local TB programs with the basic information they need to create and sustain productive TB partnerships. The purpose of the toolkit is to make it easier to implement the tips and strategies provided in the guide.