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

  • SEARN-TB Hosted Webinar on Childhood TB Diagnosis and Treatment

    SEARN-TB Hosted Webinar on Childhood TB Diagnosis and Treatment

    The 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.…

  • Golden Jubilee Celebration of TDR held in Ethiopia

    Golden Jubilee Celebration of TDR held in Ethiopia

    The 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…

  • SEARN-TB secretariat took part in the 8th annual coordinators meeting of WARN/CARN-TB

    SEARN-TB secretariat took part in the 8th annual coordinators meeting of WARN/CARN-TB

    The 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…

en_USEnglish