Development of metrics, criteria and processes for the validation of tuberculosis elimination: consultation report, Istanbul, Türkiye, on 14-15 December 2023

Overview

On 14–15 December 2023, WHO held its first stakeholder consultation to discuss the development of metrics, criteria and processes for the validation of TB elimination, not only for settings approaching pre-elimination status, but also applicable to high-burden settings aiming for elimination at the sub-national level or focusing on priority populations.

The present report summarises the outcomes of the discussion and guiding principles in the validation of TB elimination.