Tuberculosis (TB)

TB infection control global consultation

22-23 October 2007
Geneva, Switzerland

Goal

To define the framework needed at country level for the programmatic implementation of TB infection control in resource-constrained settings.

Objectives

  • To review the current status of TB infection control, in the context of MDRTB and expanding HIV care and treatment.
  • To garner lessons learned from countries implementing infection control measures
  • Taking full advantage of the break-out sessions, actively discuss and make recommendations that a writing group will incorporate into a framework for the programmatic implementation of TB infection control in the areas of:
    • Prioritizing TB infection control measures
    • Developing partnerships and networks with HIV counterparts, other airborne infection control initiatives, etc. to implement TB infection control
    • Costing for TB infection control, advocacy and mobilizing resources
    • Addressing human resource considerations
    • Ensuring monitoring and evaluation

Expected outcome

Framework for national level programmatic implementation of TB infection control

Meeting agenda, participants and presentations

Day 1
Day 2
Breakout session
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