International Development Grant

Capacity Building for Tuberculosis Control

Project Number: CA-3-M012620001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 31%
Asia 69%

Maximum Contribution: $20,000,000.00

Start Date: March 23, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2012

Duration: 3.0 years

Project Description

This project is a component of the TB REACH initiative which began operations in early 2010. The project provides a funding mechanism to address urgent needs gaps and bottlenecks in tuberculosis (TB) control. It works through the partners of the Stop TB Partnership to support local initiatives in collaboration with national TB control programs. The project provides opportunities for Stop TB partners to implement new and innovative or tried-and-tested solutions in tuberculosis prevention care treatment and support in regions that are currently under-serviced. It focuses specifically on building capacity within TB control programs to address issues including infection control targeting high-risk groups training lab technicians and health staff and rehabilitating laboratories.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved by the Stop TB Partnership for the Capacity Building for Tuberculosis (TB) Control initiative (CIDA is the only donor) as of March 2012 include: thirty projects implemented in 19 countries; a 34% increase in the detection of smear positive tuberculosis (TB) cases between 2010 and 2011; more than 17 000 additional smear positive TB cases detected and more than 20 000 additional cases of all forms of TB detected. By improving the capacity for diagnosis of TB these activities have saved an estimated 13 000 lives.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
WHO - Stop TB Partnership

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Tuberculosis control 100%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Budget Breakdown
2007-04-01 to 2008-03-31 $20,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-M012620001