The National Stop TB Partnership in Iran
Iranian Stop TB Committee: Prof. Mohammad Reza Masjedi, General Manager of Iranian Charity Foundation for TB and Lung Diseases, proposed to the Ministry of Health and other related organizations to found a partnership to identifying existing barriers in the National TB Program. The "Stop TB International Forum” identified the obstacles in NTP in Iran. This committee was formed in May 2005 and its session are held once a month. It includes members from governmental organizations, NGOs and two representatives from the Iranian mass media which work together to find ways to make TB care, control and prevention more efficient and effective.
Primary contact
| Name: | Ms Shadi Khalilolahi |
| Function in the partnership: | Coordinator |
| Organization: | National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases |
| Email: | nritld.int@gmail.com, shadikhalilolahi@yahoo.com |
| Web site: | www.nritld.ac.ir/stoptb |
More information about the National Stop TB Partnership in Iran:
- To find other partners that are currently active in Iran you could use the Stop TB Partners' Directory which lists all partners' email addresses and phone numbers as well as a detailed description of their activities. To start collaborating with partners in Iran, please click here.
- To read the partnership's questionnaire which gives more detail about the structure, governance and members of the partnership, please click here.
News from the partnership:
The Iranian Stop TB Committee held its 34th meeting
Submitted by Stop TB Iran - May 2012
The Iranian Stop TB Committee had its 34th meeting on 6 May 2012. The meeting covered important issues, such as the provision of food basket to TB patients, training workshops of prison organizations and the public-private mix. Read the report.
Regional partnership:
The Eastern Mediterranean Partnership to Stop TB coordinates joint planning and action for TB prevention, care and control. More information about the regional partnership can be found at their website.
TB in Iran
- The current situation and the progress made in TB control in Iran can be found here. [.pdf]
- Global Fund grants currently in progress in Iran can be found here.
- Technical assistance in Iran is coordinated through the TB Technical Assistance Mechanism.
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