Support Contribution by Delegation of the European Commission in Tanzania
Active detection of active tuberculosis (ADAT)
Objectives:
- Increase detection rates of active tuberculosis in Tanzania (Mbeya) and Zambia (Lusaka)
- Support TB related health infrastructure (clinics and laboratory)
Activities:
- Increase detection rates of TB by improving current diagnostic infrastructure
- Demonstrate that active case finding in groups at high risk will substantially increase the case detection rate, especially when conducted with innovative diagnostic methods
- Complete or upgrade diagnostic methods in point of contact health care facilities, train health care workers (clinicians, nurses, clinical officers and laboratory technicicians)
- Link HIV and TB activities
- Start information campaign
Contract Partner:
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich
Implementing Partners:
University College London, University Teaching Hospital/University of Zambia, Mbeya Regional Medical Office
Support Modalities:
- Support via Intermediary Organisations (National or International)
- Project Funding
MKUKUTA Clusters:
This project contributes to achieveing the:
MKUKUTA Cluster (2) Improvement of Quality of Life and Social Well-being
Districts & Regions:
Mbeya
Mbeya Urban District (In Mbeya Region)
Sector / Areas of Support:
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| | Payments & Transfers by Delegation of the European Commission in Tanzania
| Payments / Transfers in 2007: | EUR 1,202,652.00 | | Payments / Transfers in 2008: | EUR 949,116.00 | | Payments / Transfers in 2009: | EUR 949,116.00 | | Payments / Transfers in 2010: | EUR 949,116.00 | | Payments / Transfers in 2011: | EUR 450,000.00 |
Total Amount for the Duration of Contract: |
EUR 4,500,000.00 | |
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| | Facts About the Project
Start Date: June 2007
End Date: May 2011
First contract between the Development Partner & the Contract Partner:
No
Project Contact Information:
Michael Hoelscher
hoelscher@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
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