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What are TBCTA and TB CAP? The Tuberculosis Control Assistance Program (TB CAP) is a USAID five year cooperative agreement (2005-2010) that has been awarded to TBCTA with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation as the lead partner. The Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) is a unique coalition of the major international organizations in TB control: American Thoracic Society (ATS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Family Health International (FHI) International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA) KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Management Sciences for Health (MSH) World Health Organization (WHO) The aim of TB CAP is to reach the following specific goals in the TB CAP countries with significant investment: 90% of public clinics implementing DOTS At least 70% case detection rate At least 85% treatment success rate and/or cure rate 75% of countries meeting MDR TB quality standards defined by TB CAP 100% of countries where nationwide TB and HIV programs effectively coordinated TB CAP focuses on five priority areas: Increasing political commitment for DOTS; Strengthening and expanding DOTS Programs; Increasing public and private sector partnerships; Strengthening TB and HIV/AIDS collaboration; Improving human and institutional capacity. Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA)	Welcome to the TBCTA Web site PUBLICATIONS TB CAP FOCUS - HRD for TB Control This six-pager highlights TB CAP's activities in the area of HRD. TBCTA Uganda Newsletter, vol 9 - April 2010 TB CAP eNewsletter, vol 8 - April 2010 Guidance on the management of tuberculosis in HIV-infected children: A guidance document to aid health workers that provide care for children with TB/HIV and managers and staff of national TB and HIV control programs, it covers: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Special Circumstances, Prevention, Supportive Services and Management Issues. Lab Tools - A Roadmap for Ensuring Quality Tuberculosis Diagnostics Services within National Laboratory Strategic Plans Quote TB Light: This is a simplified application of the original QUOTE TB tool (QUOTE is the acronym for Quality of Care as seen through the Eyes of the Patient). Practical Guide To Improve Quality TB Patient Care: The Evidence-based Participatory Quality Improvment (EPQI) methodology has been adapted to TB amd is an innovative way to obtain better results, with the commitment of those who are directly responsible for patient care. The Year 4 Final Report from TB CAP Proceedings of HRD Platform Meeting in The Hague 2009: This publication captures the experiences, initiatives and innovative solutions of countries attending the platform meeting in 2009. It can be used a resource for future reference and for triggering innovative solutions for those unable to attend the platform meetings. For a printed copy please mail us TB CAP Mid Term Evaluation Report: In 2009, USAID commissioned an external evaluation of TB CAP. The evaluation was conducted over a two-month period by the Global Health Technical Assistance Project (GH Tech). The final report can be downloaded here. COURSES/CONFERENCES The International course on Management and Leadership for TB/HIV program managers is scheduled for 26th July - 6th August 2010 at the National TB and Leprosy training Centre, Zaria-Nigeria. If you you would like to participate please forward us a confirmation that your country will participate in the course and the names of participants nominated to attend the course as agreed by the NTP. The invitation for the nomination of participants can be found here. VACANCIES There are currently no vacancies.	COUNTRY LOCATOR RECEIVE NEWSLETTERS Name: E-mail address:
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