WHO & TBEC Launch Global Webinar Series too Accelerate TB Elimination
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A crucial new initiative to bolster the global fight against tuberculosis (TB) will kick off on October 9, 2025, with a webinar hosted by the World Health Association (WHO) in collaboration with the TB Europe Coalition (TBEC). The event focuses on the practical implementation of WHO’s Multisectoral Accountability Framework to End TB (MAF-TB), a strategy designed to translate commitments into tangible progress.
Addressing a Global health crisis
Tuberculosis remains a notable public health challenge worldwide, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. The MAF-TB aims to address this by fostering greater accountability across sectors – including health, finance, and social welfare – to ensure a coordinated and effective response. This webinar marks the beginning of a three-part series dedicated to operationalizing the framework.
Did you know? – TB is a leading infectious disease killer globally. The MAF-TB framework seeks to improve coordination across sectors to combat the disease. this includes health, finance, and social welfare to ensure a complete response to the TB crisis.
Webinar Details and Focus
The webinar, scheduled from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Central European Time (CET) on October 9, 2025, will showcase real-world examples of countries and partners actively putting the MAF-TB into practice. Participants will gain insights into how to drive accountability and accelerate progress towards ending TB.
The session will be conducted in an interactive format, allowing attendees to pose questions, offer feedback, and share their experiences with implementing the MAF-TB within their own national contexts. A senior official stated that the interactive nature of the webinar is “critical for fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.”
Pro tip: – the webinar’s interactive format encourages attendees to share experiences. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of TB elimination efforts. Participants can learn from each other’s successes and challenges.
Who Should Attend?
The event is open to all stakeholders dedicated to combating TB and achieving Health for All. This includes representatives from national TB programs, civil society organizations, research institutions, donor agencies, and other partners involved in TB prevention, care, and control.
Reader question: – What specific challenges do you anticipate in implementing the MAF-TB framework in your region? Share your thoughts on how to overcome these obstacles in the comments.
Multilingual Access
To maximize global participation, the webinar will offer simultaneous interpretation in English, French, and Russian. This ensures accessibility for a wider range of professionals and advocates working on TB elimination efforts.
This webinar represents a vital step forward in the global effort to end TB, providing a platform for collaboration, learning, and action. The initiative underscores the importance of a multisectoral approach and a commitment to accountability in achieving a world free from the burden of tuberculosis.
