USAID TB CARE II

The USAID TB CARE II Project is a cooperative agreement implemented by a wide consortium of health and development organizations and led by URC

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Engaging all care providers is key to #EndingTB. That’s why #TBCAREII focuses on strengthening health systems for a robust response to #TB
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

Globally, about one in four people carry TB. We have improved early detection and treatment initiation to help #EndTB
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

Worldwide, roughly one in four people carry TB. We work with National #TB Programs across the globe to provide testing, diagnoses, treatment and so much more to #EndTB
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

How are we reducing the global impact of #TB? The project focuses on #DOTS expansion, #PMDT, TB/HIV care, and Health Systems Strengthening
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#TBCAREII and @USAID prioritize tailored approaches and easy implementation. Our #FAST strategy is simple to integrate with minimal system alterations, even in high burden settings. https://t.co/H8I6qibxbY
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How does #FAST utilize digital health? With #GeneXpert, we rapidly identify cases so patients can start treatment as soon as possible. Learn more about digital health tech here: https://t.co/OjWsEhQtRW or https://t.co/vzuY2QwkcT
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

.@USAID #TBCAREII works with partners to #EndTB fast! That’s why we launched the #FAST strategy to Find #TB cases Actively through cough surveillance, Separate them until diagnosis and initiate effective Therapy early.
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

.@USAID leads global #TB efforts to reach every person with the TB, cure those in need of treatment, prevent the spread of new infections, and accelerate responses to end TB while supporting a Journey to Self-Reliance. https://t.co/H8I6qibxbY
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.@USAID #TBCAREII built the capacity of community health workers and community-based organizations and expanded community-based programmatic management of drug-resistant #TB. https://t.co/xcFTzs8ArH
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Why is #multisectoral engagement so important for sustainable digital solutions? Learn more here: https://t.co/OjWsEhQtRW
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

.@USAID #TBCAREII supports national TB programs in 24 priority countries. For example, TB CARE II worked in #Bangladesh , #Vietnam , Malawi, and South Africa. More information on where we work: https://t.co/xcFTzs8ArH
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In Vietnam, #TBCAREII had one of its biggest achievements when the national government adopted our National Guidelines for the Implementation of #FAST to @StopTB https://t.co/PwWQ3oeWSn
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

In 2009, over 83,000 people in #Bangladesh died of #TB. We responded by starting bilateral field activities to improve access, develop procedures, strengthen support and much more. Learn about our efforts in Bangladesh here: https://t.co/feE6pdGoas
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

To #EndTB we must take innovative approaches. #FAST uses cough surveillance in TB settings to ensure the highest degree of active case findings. More info here: https://t.co/caocR7if3U
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Our #FAST strategy wouldn’t be possible without #mhealth . Learn more about rapid diagnosis through mobile tech here: https://t.co/I3Resi4nYL
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.@USAID #TBCAREII supported adherence support through #digitalsolutions and introduced digital solutions to support MDR-TB patient #adherence. https://t.co/xcFTzs8ArH
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

Expanding #digitalhealth tech allows for rapid response and intervention. Learn more about how new tech is our best tool for managing #TB, #COVID19 and more: https://t.co/OjWsEhQtRW
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Why is #AirborneInfection Control a major focus of #tbcare2 ? It helps us not only fight TB/HIV, but #COVID19 too. Learn more: https://t.co/OjWsEhQtRW
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

.@tbcare2 has had broad impact on the future of #HealthTech . Expanding and strengthening #TB systems has enabled countries to better respond to #InfectiousDiseases . Learn more: https://t.co/OjWsEhQtRW
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[USAID TB CARE II @tbcare2]

.@USAID @tbcare2 supported the implementation of the #US Government’s National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant #tuberculosis (NAP). https://t.co/xcFTzs8ArH
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