World TB Day 2020 Activities
Each year we recognize World TB Day on March 24 with a variety of activities leading up to the official day. This annual event commemorates the date Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joins our international partners by adapting the global Stop TB Partnership’s 2020 World TB Day theme, which will once again be “It’s Time.”
Activities for this year’s World TB Day will include:
- 2020 CDC U.S. TB Elimination Champions Project: This year, the DTBE is seeking photo submissions from organizations or individuals that represent their work and commitment to the “It’s Time to End TB!” mission.
- World TB Day Social Media Photo Challenge: Share your own “It’s Time” message! Download the template, write your World TB Day message, and post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- World TB Day Activities Map: If you are planning an event around the 2020 World TB Day, we would like to add it to our map.
More information on these activities can be found on the CDC’s World TB Day website, a one-stop-shop for resources and information, including:
- Digital Media Toolkit which includes social media, graphics, posters, and videos
- World TB Day Key Messages and Resources
- World TB Day Event Planning Checklist
Revised Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, 1-5, Now Available to Order
The CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) is pleased to announce that the Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, 1-5 are now available to order. If you would like to request a print copy of the modules, please use the CDC online ordering system: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/CDCInfoOnDemand.aspx.
The modules are designed to provide basic information about tuberculosis (TB) in a self-study format for outreach workers, nurses, physicians, administrators, health educators, and students. Originally developed in 1995, these booklets have served as an important resource in training new TB control workers for over two decades. The modules have recently been updated with the latest TB treatment recommendations and surveillance data.
The Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, 1-5 packet includes an introduction, five modules, and a glossary:
Introduction
Module 1: Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
Module 2: Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
Module 3: Targeted Testing and the Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis Disease
Module 4: Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis Disease
Module 5: Infectiousness and Infection Control
Glossary
Continuing education for Modules 1-5 is offered free of charge for various professions. For more information on continuing education, visit: www.cdc.gov/tb/education/ssmodules/cont_ed_regist.htm.
Companion Product
The Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, 6-9 provide programmatic TB information. The Modules 6-9 packet includes an introduction, four modules, and a glossary:
Introduction
Module 6: Managing Tuberculosis Patients and Improving Adherence
Module 7: Patient Rights and Confidentiality in Tuberculosis Control
Module 8: Contact Investigations for Tuberculosis
Module 9: Tuberculosis Outbreak Detection and Response
Glossary
To view Modules 6-9 online, visit the DTBE website: www.cdc.gov/tb/education/ssmodules/default.htm. To order hardcopies, visit the CDC online ordering system: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/CDCInfoOnDemand.aspx?Pubid=221235.
Continuing education for Modules 6-9 is offered free of charge for various professions. For more information on continuing education, visit: www.cdc.gov/tb/education/ssmodules/cont_ed_regist6_9.htm.
If you have questions about the Self-Study Modules on Tuberculosis, please contact Sarah Segerlind at ssegerlind@cdc.gov or Carissa Sera-Josef at cserajosef@cdc.gov.
Submitted by Sarah Segerlind
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