Global TB Caucus launches Briefing note | Impact of COVID-19 on TB services - in 6 languages

Published on April 8, 2020

Global TB Caucus and McGill/ TB Centre develop Briefing Note on the Ipact of COVID-19 on TB Services in 6 languages

The Global TB Caucus is a unique international network of political representatives with support in more than 130 countries. Led by its members for its members, with the support of a dedicated Secretariat, the members of the Caucus work collectively and individually to end the TB epidemic.

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