Strategies and guidelines for tuberculosis
To reduce TB incidence, approaches need to be tailored to the specific epidemiological situation in each country. In low-incidence countries people at risk of contracting TB are often found in vulnerable populations, for example prison inmates, migrants or refugees, and homeless. In medium and high-burden countries, TB is more prevalent in the general population.
ECDC coordinates networks of epidemiological and laboratory experts in Europe. Within these networks, countries collaborate on standardised approaches, exchanges of experience and best practices. They work to identify sustainable solutions tailored to the European context, collaborate on cross-border threats and address public health gaps. ECDC is supporting EU/EEA Member States in their efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal target 3.3 to end the tuberculosis epidemic by 2030.
Scientific advice
ECDC’s scientific advice provides a summary of primary evidence, acknowledging uncertainties and interpreting data to support informed decisions and actions at the EU and country level in relation to public health measures to prevent and/or control tuberculosis.
ECDC has gathered below various materials on TB listed by countries and by other organisations.
European Union Standards for Tuberculosis Care
ECDC and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have developed the European Union Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ESTC).
Management of latent TB infection
ECDC has developed various resources to help EU/EEA countries prevent and control latent TB infection (LTBI).
Examples of interventions to manage tuberculosis in vulnerable groups
These three examples of interventions have shown to improve the prevention and control of TB among vulnerable groups.