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Development of New Drugs for TB Chemotherapy: Analysis of the Current Drug Pipeline

This report provides an overview of various anti-TB medications.

Active Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment Plan

This is a checklist agreement between clients and health care providers for their active tuberculosis (TB) treatment plan.

Perspectives and Practice in Antiretroviral Treatment: Approaches to the Management of HIV/AIDS in Cuba: Case Study

This report is a case study of Cuba’s response to HIV. The report presents the background information on Cuba’s initial response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the establishment of AIDS sanatoria from 1986-1993 for taking care of HIV positive persons, the institution of an ambulatory care system for HIV treatment of people who want to remain at home, and introduction of antiretroviral (ART) treatment in 1996. Cuba began producing its own antiretrovirals in 2001, and 100% ART treatment was achieved in 2003. The report lists the drugs and regimens used in Cuba and the criteria to initiate ART.

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Survival Guide for Clinicians, 3rd edition

This manual is a joint publication of the Curry International TB Center and the Tuberculosis Control Branch of the California Department of Public Health. The 10 chapters and 4 appendices cover major topics pertaining to epidemiology, diagnosis, laboratory issues, treatment, medications, pediatrics, co-morbidities and special situations, monitoring and case management, adverse reactions, and treatment of contacts.

An Approach to Rapid Scale-Up Using HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care as an Example

This interactive resource aims to offer practical tools to nurses and anyone else involved in caring for patients, families and communities affected by TB including drug-resistant TB.

Consultation on Ethics and Equitable Access to Treatment and Care for HIV/AIDS

This report presents the points discussed at a global consultation held in January 2004 on ethics and care and treatment for HIV/AIDS. The international consultation was convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

Le Besoin d'Interventions Relatives au VIH et au SIDA dans les Situations d'Urgence

This pamphlet discusses the risk of exposure to HIV during emergency situations such as war, civil strife, disasters or epidemics, since many of the conditions that facilitate the spread of HIV are present in emergencies.

Get Checked for TB If You Have...

This poster was designed educate members of the Navajo Nation about the conditions that put one at risk for TB.

World TB Day Resources Website

This website contains multiple resources for World TB Day, including educational materials and tips for conducting community outreach.

Scaling Up of Collaborative TB/HIV Activities in Concentrated HIV Epidemic Settings - A Case Study from India

This case study provides practical tips and insights to facilitate national scale-up of collaborative TB/HIV activities.