The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Programme is launching a call for case studies and best practices on adaptation and implementation of WHO’s Multisectoral Accountability Framework to end TB (MAF-TB).
Tuberculosis (TB) is mainly driven by social and economic determinants. Poverty, undernourishment, poor living and working conditions, among others, affect how people fall ill, develop TB and cope with the demands of treatment (including medical, financial and social), and influence the health outcomes they face. Combating TB thus requires action and collaboration beyond the health system alone, with firm political commitment at the highest level, strong multisectoral collaboration, and an effective accountability system.
The political declaration at the 2023 UN high-level meeting on TB committed to advancing WHO’s multisectoral accountability framework to end TB (MAF-TB) by strengthening high-level multisectoral accountability and review mechanisms, in line with national contexts, defining the roles and responsibilities of relevant sectors and stakeholders with the meaningful engagement of people and communities affected by TB. MAF-TB is also prioritized in the WHO Director-General’s flagship initiative to end TB for the period 2023-2027 as one of the priority actions.
The importance of establishing or strengthening multisectoral accountability and collaboration has surged over the past few years, particularly as a result of greater understanding and awareness of the determinants and drivers of the epidemic, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts and other crises.
To support Member States in MAF-TB adaptation and implementation, WHO has released two documents - an operational guidance and a compendium of best practices. The compilation of best practices from all six WHO regions, bringing together a wide variety of country and stakeholder experiences and lessons learned, can serve as a role model for other countries and as an inspiration for those involved in combating TB.
The best practice document is a living document, and in 2024, WHO is looking to update this with the latest MAF-TB experiences of countries. Best practices and case studies can include concrete examples of MAF-TB adaptation and implementation at regional, national and subnational levels related to one (or more) of MAF-TB essential components (commitments, actions, monitoring and reporting, and review), as well as the engagement of key stakeholders including civil society and affected communities, highlighting impact and sustainability.
Through this call, we invite political leaders, country officials within and beyond the health sector, program managers, civil society and affected communities, the private sector, UN agencies, partners, funders, and other governmental and non-governmental TB stakeholders to submit examples of relevant case studies via this form.
The application deadline is 28 February 2024. Please consult WHO’s Multisectoral Accountability Framework on TB for more details.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation, and please do not hesitate to contact us in case of any questions.