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The ENGAGE-TB Approach: Integrating community-based tuberculosis activities into the work of nongovernmental and other civil society organizations

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The ENGAGE-TB Approach: Integrating community-based tuberculosis activities into the work of nongovernmental and other civil society organizations

The purpose of this document is to provide operational guidance to NGOs and other CSOs and NTPs or their equivalents in implementing and scaling-up integrated community-based TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care using the ENGAGE-TB approach described in the document. The principles are aligned with the Stop TB Strategy and are complementary to existing guidelines for engaging all health care providers (including NGOs) in TB prevention and care as part of a public–private mix.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Community Leaders, International Agencies, Social Service Providers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Partnership Building

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