Framework of indicators and targets for laboratory strengthening under the End TB Strategy

This Framework, developed as a collaboration between the WHO Global TB Programme and the GLI core group, comprises 12 core indicators that measure countries’ capacity to detect TB accurately and rapidly using new diagnostics, provide universal DST, and ensure the quality of testing. The Framework serves as a guide for all countries developing plans for laboratory strengthening during 2016-2025, and also provides methods for calculating country-specific targets for the numbers of tests and facilities needed for each of the main diagnostic technologies.