Webinar Series Introduces WHO’s End TB eLearning Platform



The 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 also provides training on key skills crucial for implementing WHO’s End TB Strategy while upholding ethical principles and human rights protection. Through the interactive platform, the latest WHO TB guidelines on TB diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and care can be accessed.

Dr. Karina Halle from WHO/HQ Global TB Program led a live demonstration during the webinar, offering attendees a hands-on overview of the platform’s learning experience. A dedicated question-and-answer session was also held to address participants’ queries.

The SEARN-TB secretariat shared updates on network activities during the webinar, including progress on implementation research projects funded by TDR in the region. The terms of reference for the network were presented and discussed, along with highlights of the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day celebrations across the region.The webinar was conducted on April 9, 2024.


Other news

  • Global tuberculosis report 2025: top findings and messages

    Global tuberculosis report 2025: top findings and messages

    TB remains a major global public health problem and progress in reducing the burden of disease falls far short of 2030 targets in most parts of the world. Nonetheless, after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, most indicators are moving in the right direction and there are regional and country success stories. Changes in the funding…

  • The first annual meeting of the SEARN-TB network held in Addis Ababa

    The first annual meeting of the SEARN-TB network held in Addis Ababa

    The SEARN-TB’s first annual meeting commenced with an official opening ceremony, setting a collaborative and forward-looking tone for the event. Dr. Dereje Duguma, State Minister of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, inaugurated the gathering by underscoring the critical role of regional cooperation, innovation, and resource mobilization in advancing tuberculosis (TB) control efforts across Africa. Reflecting on…

  • Global tuberculosis report 2024

    The 2024 WHO Global Tuberculosis Report offers a thorough and current evaluation of the TB epidemic, as well as the progress in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment at global, regional, and national levels. This assessment is framed within global TB commitments, strategies, and targets. As with previous editions, the 2024 report primarily utilizes data collected annually…

en_USEnglish