On October 10, 2024, the interregional meeting “How to Launch and Start Implementing MAF-TB in a Country: Practical Recommendations from Around the World” took place online, organized by the TB Europe Coalition, the WHO Global TB Programme, and the WHO Regional Office for Europe.
This first meeting in the series of online events focused on the launch and implementation of the WHO Multisectoral Accountability Framework (MAF-TB) for TB elimination gathered over 150 representatives from National TB Programs, ministries, civil society organizations, communities, WHO country offices, and other stakeholders from different regions.
The event was opened by Yuliia Kalancha, Executive Director of theTBEC, followed by an introductory speech from Dr. Tereza Kasaeva, Director of the WHO Global TB Programme.
During the meeting, participants learned about the practical aspects of initiating MAF-TB at the national level, including conducting baseline assessments. Presentations included:
- Dr. Sayohat Hasanova, Technical Officer, Joint TB, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis Programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe - “10 MAF-TB implementation steps and roles of other involved sectors”;
- Lesia Tonkonog, Programme Manager, TB Europe Coalition – “EECA countries’ experience: conducting a baseline assessment according to three Annexes of the MAF-TB Checklist, including the qualitative research component”;
- Natalia Shumskaya, Director, AFEW Kyrgyzstan- “Experience of Kyrgyzstan. Conducting a Baseline Assessment using Annex 2 of the MAF-TB Checklist: assessment results and plans for further realisation of recommendations”;
- Dr. Gantungalag Ganbaatar, Head of TB Surveillance and Research Department, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Mongolia – “Experience of Mongolia. Undertaking a MAF-TB assessment integrated into the National Tuberculosis Programme Review”.
Additionally, during the interactive sessions, participants shared their experiences in launching the Multisectoral Accountability Framework and conducting MAF-TB assessments in their countries. They also asked speakers questions and expressed interest in future meetings of this kind.
We thank the speakers and participants for their insightful presentations and active engagement during the event.
If you missed this meeting, you can watch the recording:
- In Russian: https://youtu.be/AgMk3fCRDKI
- In English: https://youtu.be/t0Ap2VN7BjU
We look forward to seeing you at the next interregional online meeting "Key Practical Steps in Implementing MAF-TB: Global Best Practices" which will take place on October 31, 2024, at 14:00 Central European Time (CET).
Register via the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuisqDojG9cuem1WVufuBIrtAqALr8Sb.
The event is financially supported by the World Health Organization and the Stop TB Partnership/UNOPS.
