General Information |
| Organization Type - Primary: |
Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: |
Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: |
Yes |
| Organization Reach: |
National |
| Organization Description: |
Association Burundaise des Etudiants en Médecine (ABEM) is the medical students' association of Burundi created in 2002.ABEM is a full member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)since 2008. He is also member of the Burundian Alliance against Aids.
His main objective is the improvement of the global health of Burundi population. TB is a big issue of public health in Burundi since it tends to increase due to the extreme poverty and the global burden of HIV/Aids.
As an association of future physicians, we have the responsability to take action and act!
In Burundi, there is a national program on TB in the ministry of health. We collaborate with the program in conducting awareness campaign on TB, mobilising communities and also advocate for specified trainings on TB control towards medical students, future physicians. |
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| Total number of staff in your organization: |
6 - 10 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: |
11 - 25 |
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| What is your organization's annual budget (USD) dedicated to TB? |
Unable to disclose amount |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: |
Other partners |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: |
Technical assistance and advice |
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| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: |
No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: |
Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: |
In Burundi, there is a national program on TB in the ministry of health.
We collaborate with the program in conducting awareness campaign on TB, mobilising communities and also advocate for specified trainings on TB control towards medical students, future physicians. |
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Geographical Reach |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: |
Burundi |
| Which WHO region is the main focus of your work: |
African |
Which countries do you do operate in:
(This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Burundi
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