INTRODUCING NEW APPROACHES AND TOOLS FOR ENHANCED TB CONTROL (INAT) SUBGROUP

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Terms of Reference

The Core Group of the INAT Subgroup

Terms of reference:

  • To oversee and steer the work of the Subgroup
  • To hold face to face meetings around the annual Union conferences and the INAT Subgroup meetings
  • To participate in teleconferences organized by the Subgroup secretariat as and when needed. Please note, that in case two conference calls are missed consecutively, the membership of the core group member will be reviewed.
  • To advise the secretariat in developing INAT strategic framework and work plans
  • To set the agenda and assist in the organization of annual Subgroup meetings
  • To support the Secretariat in coordinating and monitoring INAT activities and progress

Membership

The Core Group will have "non-permanent" members rotating on a two year basis. On the lines of the core group of the DEWG, the members will represent countries, major institutions and constituencies engaged in global TB control. Additional members will be added to seek expertise in specific areas and will be replaced periodically.

The structure of the core group will be as follows:

  • 1 community representative
  • 3 members representing organizations or individuals
  • 3 countries
  • 1 chair
  • 1 co-chair
  • 1 non voting secretariat

The Secretariat of the INAT Subgroup

Terms of reference:

  • To coordinate activities of the Subgroup and prepare the strategic framework and work plans
  • To plan and help organize global INAT Subgroup meetings every 12-18 months, and Core group meetings at least twice yearly
  • To prepare and disseminate reports of the meetings of the Subgroup
  • To maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Core group
  • To monitor progress of the Subgroup and its activities globally
  • To participate in the meetings/teleconferences of the Core group of the DEWG
  • To report on INAT progress to the, Core group, Subgroup, DEWG (and its Core Group) as well as the Stop TB Coordinating Board

Members of the Secretariat: The Secretariat is housed within the World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Programme.

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