About us
Vision
The WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme works towards the goal of a world free of TB, with zero deaths, disease and suffering due to the disease.
Mission
The team’s mission is to lead and guide the global effort to end the TB epidemic through universal access to people-centred prevention and care, multisectoral action and innovation.
Core functions
To contribute to achieving the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3, the End TB Strategy and WHO's Strategic Priorities, the team focuses on 5 core functions:
- Provide global leadership to end TB through strategy development, political and multisectoral engagement, strengthening review and accountability, advocacy, and partnerships, including with civil society;
- Shape the TB research and innovation agenda and stimulate the generation, translation and dissemination of knowledge;
- Develop policy options, norms and standards for TB prevention and care and facilitate their implementation;
- Provide specialized technical support, for Member States and partners, working with WHO regional and country offices to catalyse change and build sustainable capacity; and
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of the TB epidemic and progress in financing and implementation of the End TB Strategy at global, regional and country levels.
Unit Head of the Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Care and Innovation
Unit Head, Vulnerable Populations, Communities and Comorbidities (VCC)
Dr Katherine Floyd
Unit Head, TB Monitoring, Evaluation and Strategic Information
Unit Head, Planning, Analysis and Risk Management
Cross Cutting Lead, Multisectoral engagement and accountability, WHO Flagship Initiative to end TB, Public-Private Mix and TB Elimination
Ms Karina Halle
Cross Cutting Specialist, Enhanced TB Collaboration for Country Impact in High TB Burden Countries
