2026 NTCA Awards: Open Call for Nominations
February 26, 2026 — This is the 17th year that the National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) will honor individuals or organizations for their dedication and distinguished service in the field of TB. Now more than ever, we come together as a TB community. There is strength in our solidarity and in our support for […]
Valentine’s Day Greeting from NTCA
February 13, 2026 – “Because of you and the work you do, someone with TB disease is alive and able to spend Valentine’s Day with someone they love.” On behalf of NTCA Board, Section leadership, and staff, NTCA President Jason Cummins expresses our appreciation for the work you all do in TB programs across the […]
2025 NTCA Awards Ceremony Announcement
February 10, 2026 – Join us at the virtual ceremony will be on Thursday, February 19th, starting at 3:00 pm ET, as we recognize our colleagues who have earned their peers’ recognition for these prestigious awards, given by members of the TB community to members of our TB community. In addition to the traditional awards […]
2026-2027 NTCA Leadership Call for Nominations
February 5, 2026 — NTCA is accepting nominations for open positions on the NTCA Board. In addition, each of the three sections within NTCA (NTNC, NSTC, and SETC) has open positions for which nominations are now being accepted. Please consider nominating a colleague you believe has the skills to lead and the passion for TB and […]
Reported Tuberculosis in the United States – 2024
January 22, 2026 – Today the CDC released Reported Tuberculosis in the United States – 2024. This report describes cases of TB disease reported to CDC during 1993–2024. The report also includes new estimates of recent TB transmission and new content describing large outbreaks of TB in the United States. Please note that the […]
ICE TB Clinical Practice Guidelines
January 20, 2026 – The TB Clinical Practice Guidelines for ICE Health Service Corps outline how individuals with TB are managed at ICE facilities. These guidelines are shared with the TB community for general information. Public health TB programs are encouraged to work closely with the ICE medical teams. A list of ICE detention facilities […]
New TB Vaccine Report
January 20, 2026 – The Treatment Action Group (TAG) released a new report, What Could Go Right: Vital Partnerships with Communities and Civil Society for New Tuberculosis Vaccines, that brings together three unique studies that assess the readiness of community and civil society to contribute to TB vaccine policymaking and implementation at national, regional, and […]
NTCA’s Holiday Message
December 22, 2025 – As we approach the end of 2025, NTCA’s president, Jason Cummins, has written a holiday message for the NTCA membership and the broader TB community. You can access the letter here. Please note that the “Posted on” date reflects the date that the news archives were transferred to NTCA’s redesigned […]
Public Health Thank You Day
November 25, 2025 – Every year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, APHA, Research!America, and leading public health organizations take time to recognize public health professionals who work tirelessly to protect the health of all people and all communities. Celebrate our public health heroes! Please note that the “Posted on” date reflects the date that […]
Advocacy for TB Scientists
November 21, 2025 – In this interactive webinar, TAG and its partners highlighted some of the federal policies, executive orders, and funding cuts that have been impacting TB research; reviewed successful strategies to protect research; and provided strategies for participants to share their knowledge and experiences without running afoul of lobbying restrictions. Please note […]