New TB Representative Studies Rubric Introduced
September 10, 2025 — The Treatment Action Group (TAG) and the Community Research Advisors Group (CRAG) introduce the TB Representative Studies Rubric (TB RSR), a new tool that community advisory boards (CABs) can use when designing and reviewing clinical trials protocols. Please note that the “Posted on” date reflects the date that the news […]
Extended Learning Opportunities Available on Isolation and Diagnostics
Don’t miss the list of extended learning opportunities for the August 27th conference session, Special Symposium – NTCA Community Respiratory Isolation Restriction Guidelines: Practical Implementation. And be sure to review the list of extended learning opportunities for the September 10th conference session, The Future of TB Diagnostics: Innovations and Impacts on U.S. Public Health. […]
2025 National TB Conference
August 25, 2025 — Visit the conference website for information on sessions, speakers, and continuing education credits. Please note that the “Posted on” date reflects the date that the news archives were transferred to NTCA’s redesigned website, not the date of the original news item.
Letter from NTCA President, Jason Cummins
August 11, 2025 – As we continue to experience attacks on public health, Jason Cummins has prepared a reminder to all of us of the importance of the work we do, while encouraging all of us to take opportunities for self-care. Read Jason’s letter here. Please note that the “Posted on” date reflects the date […]
ASTHO Releases New Resource on TB Outbreaks
August 8, 2025 – The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has just released a newresource on their INSPIRE Readiness – Innovation Exchange portal, titled “Lessons fromTuberculosis Outbreak Response.” This resource shares best practices and lessons learned fromTB readiness, including provider readiness, understanding transmission patterns, and scalingresponse infrastructure, which can guide preparedness and […]
Updated Activist Guide Released
July 10, 2025 — The Treatment Action Group (TAG) has released an update to their 2020 document, Activist Guide on Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis. This guide details the latest World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for TB screening and diagnosis, the array of available diagnostic tools and how they should be optimally used in country programs, […]