In a changing TB situation in Europe, a need for a new course targeted for low and intermediate countries of the European Region was
noted. The new course has been designed for medical doctors with specialties in pulmonology, infectious diseases and tuberculosis and professionals in expert or public health positions in relation to TB programmes at the national or regional level.

The course will take place in Tartu and Tallin, Estonia, from 19 to 22 April 2010 and will be conducted in English.

The main emphasis of the four-day course is on diagnosis and treatment of MDR-TB, XDR-TB and TB/HIV co-infection. The topics will also include
epidemiology, surveillance, diagnostic methods, laboratory issues, infection control,screening and treatment of latent TB infection. New innovations in TB
management and control will be discussed.

Contact:
Filha - Finnish Lung Health Association
Sibeliuksenkatu 11 A 1
FI-00250 HELSINKI, FINLAND
Phone +358 9 4542 120
Telefax + 358 9 4542 1210
Course website