Community-based tuberculosis prevention and care: Why and how to get involved

An international handbook for nongovernmental organizations and civil society organizations

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.

Download the handbook from here.

Source: MCHIP