Tuberculosis claims 1.7 million lives worldwide each year. Nearly one third of the world's population is infected with the disease. It particularly affects vulnerable populations - women of reproductive age, low-income and marginalized groups, and people living with HIV.
To quickly and effectively meet global standards and make a tangible and lasting reduction of TB rates, Abt provides a comprehensive and flexible platform for targeted technical assistance. Our integrated approach allows us to better understand systemic weaknesses. Therefore, we can more appropriately address gaps for long-term positive results.
Abt has supported countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Zambia.
Our interventions include:
- Supporting introduction/implementation of DOTS and WHO’s Stop TB Strategy;
- Helping countries to improve MDR-TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment;
- Introducing new health financing systems for TB services;
- Engaging the private sector to provide TB services;
- Improving decision-making and governance;
- Restructuring human resource allocations;
- Introducing targeted health information systems; and
- Providing skills training or technical assistance to improve local capacity.
IHResourceCenter@abtassociates.com
Overview
Tuberculosis claims 1.7 million lives worldwide each year. Nearly one third of the world's population is infected with the disease. It particularly affects vulnerable populations - women of reproductive age, low-income and marginalized groups, and people living with HIV.
To quickly and effectively meet global standards and make a tangible and lasting reduction of TB rates, Abt provides a comprehensive and flexible platform for targeted technical assistance. Our integrated approach allows us to better understand systemic weaknesses. Therefore, we can more appropriately address gaps for long-term positive results.
Abt has supported countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Zambia.
Our interventions include:
- Supporting introduction/implementation of DOTS and WHO’s Stop TB Strategy;
- Helping countries to improve MDR-TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment;
- Introducing new health financing systems for TB services;
- Engaging the private sector to provide TB services;
- Improving decision-making and governance;
- Restructuring human resource allocations;
- Introducing targeted health information systems; and
- Providing skills training or technical assistance to improve local capacity.
Contact
IHResourceCenter@abtassociates.com