Estonia
WHO planned activities
- Assistance with implementation and evaluation of a pilot project on TB patients with alcohol dependence and organization of a workshop on multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and alcohol dependence to present the results
- Support for clear identification of high-risk groups, particularly by optimizing the use of epidemiological and molecular data in identifying risk groups/settings
- Evaluation of preventive treatment of latent TB in risk groups other than those who are HIV positive
- Expansion of case management and support for vulnerable populations, particularly through extended social support and rehabilitation
Main partners
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Social Affairs
- Ministry of Justice
- Health Board
- National Institute for Health Development
- Tartu University Hospital
- North Estonia Medical Centre
- West Tallinn Central Hospital
- Centre of Infectious Diseases
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
- Finnish Lung Health Association