Community-Based Tuberculosis Prevention and Care: Why and How to Get Involved


Publish Date: January 2013
Author: MCHIP/CORE Group
Language: English


This document is designed to serve as a handbook, or primer, for nongovernmental and civil society organizations that are considering joining the fight against TB. It provides information on:

  • TB and how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated;
  • How TB programs work on the ground;
  • How communities and CSOs can get involved; and
  • Special populations that need extra attention.

It also gives step-by-step guidance on getting started in addressing TB, pitfalls to avoid, and a list of useful resources are included.


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