XDR/MDR-TB Response

1
XDR/MDR-TB Response

• Sub Group on Advocacy and Resource Mobilization
• ACSM for XDR Task Force (time limited)

2
ACSM Response Plan

• Patients' Charter
• International Standards
• Communication Updates
• General Advocacy Pack
• Technical Assistance
• Training Materials - Consultants
• Important Events

3
ACSM Response Plan

• Advocacy to place XDR-TB control high on the
  political agenda, foster political will
  increasing financial and other resources
• Communication to exchange information about
  XDR-TB, informing and creating awareness
• Social Mobilization to bring together allies to
  raise awareness and demand for program needs,
  assist in delivery of services

4
Challenges

• Messaging
• Consistent, targeted
• Stigma
• General awareness
• ACSM capacity at country level is low
• Adapting materials to local context
• Operational research
• Best practices

5
Concrete Action Steps?

• Input - PATH Toolkit (Assessments)
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