Building Indonesia’s tuberculosis strategy with evidence and partnership
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Published on March 27, 2026.
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant health challenge in Indonesia, with many cases going undetected and significant gaps in treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) supported Indonesia in completing a tuberculosis epidemiological review in May 2025 and a National TB Programme Review in August 2025, which assessed the country’s TB burden, trends, surveillance performance and progress across the care continuum. Both reviews identified priority actions such as improving people-centred services and strengthening health system support. The findings were discussed at a Stakeholders Consultation Meeting, which identified priority gaps and clarified the roles different stakeholders should play in addressing the problem. The National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis 2026–2030 was developed by WHO, the World Bank and other partners.
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