USAID Achieves Progress in TB Prevention and Treatment in Tajikistan
USAID and Tajikistan Successfully Complete Efforts to Eliminate TB
Dushanbe, Tajikistan – February 13, 2024 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Tajikistan Ministry of Health, the National TB Program, healthcare professionals, international donors, and the community, has successfully completed its Eliminating TB in Central Asia Activity (ETICA) in Tajikistan. The four-year activity has achieved significant milestones in the fight against TB, including improvements in the quality of TB services and the enhancement of the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals.
One of the major accomplishments of USAID’s ETICA activity in combating tuberculosis in Tajikistan is the screening of over 83,000 individuals, including vulnerable and high-risk groups, leading to the identification of new cases and the initiation of treatment for those suffering from TB. The activity has also played a key role in promoting evidence-based guidelines and policy protocols for the TB laboratory sector and primary health and TB care.
The National Reference Laboratory, supported by USAID, has been recognized for its excellence in performing modern testing for TB, and new shortened regimens have been introduced to optimize TB treatment. Additionally, the capacity of the health workforce has been strengthened to deliver people-centered, high-quality services, with a total of 1,645 medical and 1,392 non-health professionals enhancing their knowledge and skills in various aspects of TB control.
Peter Riley, the USAID Mission Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “The successful completion of the USAID’s ETICA activity in Tajikistan marks a significant milestone in the fight against TB. USAID would like to thank all partners, stakeholders, and the Tajikistan government for their unwavering support throughout the activity. The achievements made would not have been possible without their collaboration and dedication. This event celebrates the accomplishments of the Government of Tajikistan in the fight against TB.”
USAID is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. To learn more, visit: https://www.usaid.gov/central-asia-regional and USAID/Central Asia’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USAIDTajikistan/
