Southern and East African Regional Network
for TB Control
Who We Are
SEARN TB is a regional network for TB control in Southern and East Africa, established in 2023 with the support of TDR.
Resources
Here you will find guidelines, publications, and virtual and in person training opportunities.
WORLD TB DAY 2024 Observed with a theme
YES! We Can END TB
The day was marked across SEARN-TB Network Member Countries.
Latest From SEARN-TB
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SEARN-TB Hosted Webinar on Childhood TB Diagnosis and Treatment
Read more →: SEARN-TB Hosted Webinar on Childhood TB Diagnosis and TreatmentThe Southern and East African Regional Network for TB Control (SEARN-TB) hosted a webinar series on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood Tuberculosis (TB). The event, organized by SEARN-TB Secretariat via zoom brought together experts and TB Program practitioners from WHO, TDR and Zambia National TB program. The first session featured presentations by Dr.…
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Golden Jubilee Celebration of TDR held in Ethiopia
Read more →: Golden Jubilee Celebration of TDR held in EthiopiaThe golden Jubilee of the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) was colorfully celebrated in Ethiopia. Organized by Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) the event was attended by members of the TDR Global Africa and Ethiopia Node, fellows, grantees and other distinguished guests. Prof Afework Kassu, Director General of AHRI, on…
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SEARN-TB secretariat took part in the 8th annual coordinators meeting of WARN/CARN-TB
Read more →: SEARN-TB secretariat took part in the 8th annual coordinators meeting of WARN/CARN-TBThe SEARN-TB secretariat was honored to participate in the 8th annual coordinators meeting of the Western and Central African Regional Network for TB Control (WARN/CARN-TB). The meeting which was held in Cotonou, Benin, from December 13-16, 2023 brought together National TB program coordinators from the region, delegates from the Global TB program at WHO and…
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Webinar Series Introduces WHO’s End TB eLearning Platform
Read more →: Webinar Series Introduces WHO’s End TB eLearning PlatformThe SEARN-TB secretariat organized an interactive webinar showcasing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) End TB eLearning Platform. The cutting-edge platform offers a range of self-paced, free-of-charge eLearning materials developed by WHO, tailored to meet the diverse needs of different target audiences. The End TB Channel features courses aimed at enhancing strategic and operational knowledge. It…
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TB surveillance & IR training provided for Monitoring & Evaluation focal points
Read more →: TB surveillance & IR training provided for Monitoring & Evaluation focal pointsAn in-person training to strengthen TB surveillance was held in Addis Ababa focused on creating a better understanding of TB surveillance data and systems’ availability, quality, and use, including electronic data systems. The Secretariat of the Southern and East African Regional Network for TB Control (SEARN-TB) organized the training workshop with the support of the…
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WHO updates the list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health, including Rifampicin Resistant TB as a critical AMR pathogen.
Read more →: WHO updates the list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health, including Rifampicin Resistant TB as a critical AMR pathogen.The World Health Organization (WHO) released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high, and medium categories for prioritization. The list guides the development of new and necessary treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In this update, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, rifampicin-resistant (included after…
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