Abstract
Many European Union (EU) Member States show a decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence and many have low incidence rates (15 countries reported less than 10 cases per 100,000 population in 2006). However, despite the progress in curbing the TB epidemic, the disease remains a public health threat in the EU. The epidemiological patterns are still very diverse between countries and control efforts are challenged by problems such as multidrug-resistant (MDR TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB), TB/HIV co-infection and the concentration of cases within vulnerable groups.
Highlights
The long-term goal of the Framework Action Plan to fight Tuberculosis in the European Union is to control and eliminate TB in the EU
Contributing to the control of TB in the EU by supporting those countries from which imported cases originate
The plan is based on four principles: ensuring prompt and quality care for all; strengthening capacity of health systems; developing new tools; and building partnerships and collaboration with countries and stakeholders
Summary
The long-term goal of the Framework Action Plan to fight Tuberculosis in the European Union is to control and eliminate TB in the EU. Increasing political and public awareness of TB as a public health issue in the EU; Supporting and strengthening EU Member States’ efforts against TB in line with national epidemiological situation and challenges; and
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