Stop TB Partnership

TBTEAM launches "one-stop shopping" web site for TB technical assistance

TBTEAM, the TB TEchnical Assistance Mechanism, has launched a new web site designed to make it simple for regions, countries and technical assistance providers to track technical assistance activities planned around the world.

The site provides information about technical assistance missions, a calendar of events of interest to people working on tuberculosis and profiles of technical assistance providers. It also maps the countries where technical partners are most active and countries where TBTEAM focal points have been established at national level; and will display a roster of experts by area of expertise (this feature is currently under development and will soon be available).

TBTEAM, which is managed by the WHO Stop TB Department, was created by the Stop TB Partnership in 2007 to facilitate well-coordinated technical assistance for all stakeholders engaged in TB control and provide access to a network of technical partners. Its roles are to encourage planning at national, regional and global level; to help improve the efficiency of technical assistance (ensuring that needs are met while minimizing redundant missions); and promote capacity-building.

For more information, please contact tbteam@who.int.