The Union Training and Education
Monthly news item – October 2024
The Union Empowers Healthcare Professionals with state-of-the-art DR-TB Management Courses
In October, The Union delivered two comprehensive courses on the clinical and programmatic management of DR-TB. These courses aimed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based strategies and best practices for tackling the complexities of DR-TB in low-resource settings.
Held in-person, the courses took place in Taipei, Taiwan for English-speaking participants and Douala, Cameroon for French-speaking participants. The primary goal was to enhance the participants' capacity to manage DR-TB effectively, both clinically and programmatically.
Incorporating the latest guidance from the World Health Organization, the courses provided invaluable information to healthcare professionals, enabling them to implement best practices in their daily roles. This initiative underscores The Union's commitment to strengthening global health systems and improving patient outcomes in the battle against tuberculosis.
International DR-TB Management Course Held in Taipei
From 14-18 October 2024. Organised in collaboration with Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, and the Taiwan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, the course received support from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control.
The event attracted twenty participants from twelve countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Fiji, Tanzania, Macao, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Taiwan. This diverse group of healthcare professionals gathered to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing DR-TB, reflecting a global commitment to combating this challenging disease.
Sixth Edition of French DR-TB Management Course Held in Douala
From 7-11 October 2024. This significant event was organised with the support of the Ministry of Health of Cameroon through its National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT).
The course attracted twenty-one participants from ten countries, including Burkina Faso, Guinea/Conakry, Cameroon, Togo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, and Chad.
Both courses will be offered again in October 2025, with partial scholarships available for participants from countries with a high burden of DR-TB.
Who are the courses aimed at?
Both courses are designed for clinicians, staff of national tuberculosis programmes, and partners working in tuberculosis care and prevention, particularly in resource-limited settings.
What participants think of the course
Participants of both the English and French courses were satisfied with the content and in-person sessions, finding the courses well-organised. They rated the course content highly
This course will help me empower other healthcare workers and ultimately benefit people living with DR-TB in our community. I attended this course to help people living with DR-TB. I also appreciate that this course looks at DR-TB holistically, focusing on the person living with DR-TB.
French course
- 100% of participants were very satisfied or satisfied with the training.
- 90% of participants rated the course programme as very good or good.
- 100% of participants agreed that the course was relevant to their medical practice.
English course
- 100% of respondents rated the course as extremely useful or useful for their professional activity.
- 95% of respondents found the programme excellent or very good.