Human Resources Development for TB Control: Report of a Consultation Held on 27 and 28 August 2003

Author: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2004

Format: Report

Language: English

Abstract

This report is from a consultation of experts held jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Rockefeller Foundation. The report makes recommendations to the Stop TB Partnership (the Partnership) for confronting the health care workforce crisis in tuberculosis (TB) control. This is identified through three key areas for action: (1) building the evidence base for planning and advocacy, (2) positioning and advocacy, and (3) capacity building.

Publisher:

World Health Organization

Audience(s):

Advocates, Health Professionals, Managers and Supervisors, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Program Management, Partnership Building, Directly Observed Therapy, Short Course, DOTS

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