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The NTCA envisions a world free of tuberculosis. Its mission is to protect the public’s health by advancing the elimination of tuberculosis in the U.S.

 Atlanta, Georgia
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Joined May 2013
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NTCA is pleased to announce a "save the date" for the 2027 National TB Conference (NTC). The 2027 NTC will be held the week of June 21 - 25, 2027. We are returning to Atlanta! More information will be released at a later date. We anticipate opening registration in early 2027l
A “Save the Date” graphic for the National TB Conference, June 21-25, featuring a photo of the Loews hotel in Atlanta, GA.

ALT A “Save the Date” graphic for the National TB Conference, June 21-25, featuring a photo of the Loews hotel in Atlanta, GA.

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NTCA reminds our membership to register for the Four Corners TB/HIV Conference, Nov 17-18, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Join healthcare/public health professionals & community across the Four Corners region in the fight against TB & HIV. Register here: action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_i…
A graphic promoting the upcoming “Four Corners” TB & HIV conference in Flagstaff Arizona this November.

ALT A graphic promoting the upcoming “Four Corners” TB & HIV conference in Flagstaff Arizona this November.

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Still time to register: “Updates to Management of TB Meningitis”, this upcoming Mon 10/5 @ 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT Featuring clinical management of TB meningitis including standard vs. high-dose rifampin. Provided by NTCA, Curry TB Center & HeartlandTB Center currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/train…
Graphic with the details for an upcoming webinar: “Updates to Management of TB Meningitis”, this upcoming Monday 10/5 at 2:30pm ET /11:30am PT. 

ALT Graphic with the details for an upcoming webinar: “Updates to Management of TB Meningitis”, this upcoming Monday 10/5 at 2:30pm ET /11:30am PT. 

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LETTER CLOSES TODAY! Urgent action is needed to ensure access to TB meds for children in the USA. In response, the NSTC Pediatric Formulary Work Group and @TBAlliance are sponsoring a pediatric TB drug access congressional sign-on letter. Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Pediatric TB Drug Access Sign-On Letter

Please sign the below letter directed to House Energy and Commerce leaders and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leaders to immediately allow the United States to procure...

docs.google.com
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Yesterday’s session, “Landscape of Generic TB Drugs in the United States & potential long term solutions” offered a look at the reality for TB programs’ drug procurement options and possible alternatives. Thanks to our presenters!
Photos of presenters at “Landscape of Generic TB Drugs in the United States & potential long term solutions” session at NTC

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Thank you to all the presenters in today’s general session, “Taming the Chaos: Meeting and Beating Programmatic Challenges.” We learned so much from all of you.
Graphic photo collage featuring presenters at the National TB Conference

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At the 30th National TB Conference, a “coming attraction” was announced — the TB Nurse Case Manager Certificate Program! We cannot wait to formally support your professional development as you care for those with TB!
Graphic announcing the upcoming TB Nurse Case Manager Certificate Program

ALT Graphic announcing the upcoming TB Nurse Case Manager Certificate Program

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Our session on “Meeting and Beating Programmatic Challenges” is now happening at the 30th National TB Conference! Hear how TB programs across the USA responded to various obstacles and still delivered care to their communities.
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We are underway at the 30th National TB Conference in Palm Springs, CA! Thank you to the planning committee for your hard work leading up to the conference, we are excited to begin a great week of sessions! #tuberculosis #EndTB #TBfreeUSA #TBfreeCalifornia
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Tomorrow! Our next quarterly All Member call is tomorrow, Thursday, May 21st, at 3:00 pm ET/2:00 pm CT/1:00 pm MT/12:00 pm PT. Please join us & register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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CDC’s Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s (DTBE) recently published an article in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) entitled, “Large Outbreaks of Tuberculosis — United States, 2017–2023.” To read the full article: cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/wr/m…
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Plan your trip to the National TB Conference at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, CA! A block of rooms is available at the Federal per diem rate of $ 141 + taxes & no fees! To make your hotel reservations, click here or visit our new website: tinyurl.com/Book-Room-NTC
Graphic post encouraging people to book their room for the annual National TB Conference in Palm Springs CA June 8th.

ALT Graphic post encouraging people to book their room for the annual National TB Conference in Palm Springs CA June 8th.

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NTCA Board & staff are excited & proud to share the new NTCA website. Please take a look at the new website at the link below and remember to bookmark it for future reference! nationaltbcoalition.org
A graphic post pointing people to The National TB Coalition’s new website: nationaltbcoalition.org

ALT A graphic post pointing people to The National TB Coalition’s new website: nationaltbcoalition.org

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NTCA is committed to our shared mission of ending TB! NTCA President Jason Cummins shares his thoughts on this 2026 World TB Day. Click here to access: conta.cc/476zZYl
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The 30th NTC includes opportunities for abstract poster presentations, and for those highly scored submissions, the invitation to deliver an oral abstract presentation during the plenary sessions! Abstracts are due on Friday, April 10, 2026. Submit here: cvent.com/c/abstracts/1d01f2…
Graphic with a poster reminding people to submit abstracts for the 2026 National TB Conference by Friday April 10th.

ALT Graphic with a poster reminding people to submit abstracts for the 2026 National TB Conference by Friday April 10th.

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NTCA President & TN TB Program Director Jason Cummins shared info on US TB programs with legislators this week on #TBHillDay. Thank you to the offices of Sen. Hagerty, Rep. DeLauro, Rep. Rose, Rep. Fleischmann, Rep. Scott & Rep. Letlow for meeting w Jason and the TB Roundtable!
NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

ALT NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

ALT NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

ALT NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

ALT NTCA President and advocates in front of Congressional offices on TB Hill Day.

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NTCA was proud to be a part of 2026’s ‘TB Hill Day’. We love sharing our passion for TB elimination w/ lawmakers & hope for more support for TB programs & research! This was the largest TB Hill Day ever - over 250 meetings! More to come & happy to help our members get involved.
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The call for nominations for NTCA 2026-27 leadership is open through 2/26/26. Email Donna W. or check out our website! NTCA is accepting nominations for open positions on our board. In addition, each of the 3 sections within NTCA (NTNC, NSTC & SETC) have open positions! Thanks!
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On behalf of the NTCA Board, Section leadership, and staff, may this Valentine's Day be very special and full of love! - Jason Cummins, NTCA President Read our e-newsletter here: conta.cc/3ZvNDA8 #tuberculosis #TBfreeUSA
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National Tuberculosis Coalition of America retweeted
UCSF Center for TB@UCSF_CTB26 Mar 2025
Despite being preventable, #TB affects thousands in the US. A major barrier to TB elimination is the lack of Medicare coverage for TB infection screening and testing.  One of our teams describes how this policy gap affects US TB elimination efforts. rdcu.be/efcBa
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