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How to Organize Training for Health Facility Staff on TB Control: Management of Tuberculosis Training for Health Facility Staff

Aimed at provincial or district level staff responsible for training health facility staff who detect and treat cases of tuberculosis (TB), this guide explains options for using the course "Management of Tuberculosis: Training for Health Facility Staff." This guide is for the staff who will implement training at the provincial or district level, according to directives from the national level.

Author:

Ciceri, K., Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals

Topic:

Training, Comprehensive TB Material

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