It is a well-accepted fact that in order to move toward the goal of the elimination of TB from the US, international collaborations are essential. The SNTC, recognizing the influence of Latin America on Florida as well as the rest of the United States, is building linkages with partners in Latin America. For the SNTC, collaborating with Latin America is logical because of geographic proximity, migration throughout the region, and shared cultural influences. Expanding the activities of the SNTC will capitalize on existing collaborative relationships in the southeastern United States. Additional funding is being sought from various sources to support this goal.
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The goal of this initiative is to build capacity and collaborative potential of TB programs in Latin America and to improve the health of the people of Latin America by decreasing the prevalence and incidence of tuberculosis throughout the region. |
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This will be accomplished by establishing a UF-based program that provides tuberculosis training, technical assistance, educational materials and medical consultation to collaborating partners in Latin America. This program will be built on the foundation and extensive work that has been done to date by the SNTC team.
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