In the lead up to World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has re-launched a suite of six online courses under its new e-learning platform, WHO Academy, that are designed to strengthen global capacity to combat TB through enhanced surveillance, diagnostics, treatment and social support systems. These courses, developed by WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Programme, provide critical knowledge and practical skills to health workers, laboratory experts, programme managers and policy makers worldwide. TB remains a pressing global health challenge, with about 10.8 million new cases annually and significant burdens of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) and childhood TB. In Indonesia, TB affects an estimated 1 million people each year, with children and adolescents particularly vulnerable to severe outcomes and gaps in care. Globally, inadequate diagnostic capacity, limited data utilization and insufficient social protection exacerbate the epidemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The WHO online courses address these challenges by equipping learners with the tools to implement WHO-recommended strategies and improve TB outcomes. The suite of courses covers a broad spectrum of TB-related topics. “Harnessing the power of routine health facility data: Tuberculosis” empowers health workers and TB officers to analyze and interpret surveillance data for evidence-informed programme planning. “Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection” trains national programme managers, health workers and laboratory staff on WHO-endorsed TB tests and diagnostic algorithms, while “Drug-resistant tuberculosis: how to interpret rapid molecular test results” offers laboratory experts and clinicians guidance on interpreting molecular assays for DR-TB. For pediatric care, “Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents – programmatic considerations” targets programme managers with strategies to enhance TB care cascades, and “Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents for health care workers” equips primary health workers with practical diagnostic and treatment skills. Finally, “Social protection for people affected by tuberculosis: an introduction” introduces health workers and policy makers to the role of social protection in the global End TB Strategy.In Indonesia, these courses align with national priorities under the SATUSEHAT health data ecosystem and the Medium-Term Development Plan 2025–2029, which highlight the need for improved TB surveillance, diagnostics and care for vulnerable populations. By offering self-paced learning – ranging from 1 to 5 hours per course – and real-world scenarios, the courses are accessible and relevant to diverse learners, from grassroots health workers to technical consultants. The courses also promote collaboration across sectors, integrating TB efforts with broader health and social systems.Access the WHO Academy online courses here:Harnessing the power of routine health facility data: Tuberculosis Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents – programmatic considerations Social protection for people affected by tuberculosis: an introduction Drug-resistant tuberculosis: how to interpret rapid molecular test results Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents for health care workers Google News Read More In the lead up to World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has re-launched a suite of six online courses under its new e-learning platform, WHO Academy, that are designed to strengthen global capacity to combat TB through enhanced surveillance, diagnostics, treatment and social support systems. These courses, developed by WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Programme, provide critical knowledge and practical skills to health workers, laboratory experts, programme managers and policy makers worldwide. TB remains a pressing global health challenge, with about 10.8 million new cases annually and significant burdens of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) and childhood TB. In Indonesia, TB affects an estimated 1 million people each year, with children and adolescents particularly vulnerable to severe outcomes and gaps in care. Globally, inadequate diagnostic capacity, limited data utilization and insufficient social protection exacerbate the epidemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The WHO online courses address these challenges by equipping learners with the tools to implement WHO-recommended strategies and improve TB outcomes. The suite of courses covers a broad spectrum of TB-related topics. “Harnessing the power of routine health facility data: Tuberculosis” empowers health workers and TB officers to analyze and interpret surveillance data for evidence-informed programme planning. “Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection” trains national programme managers, health workers and laboratory staff on WHO-endorsed TB tests and diagnostic algorithms, while “Drug-resistant tuberculosis: how to interpret rapid molecular test results” offers laboratory experts and clinicians guidance on interpreting molecular assays for DR-TB. For pediatric care, “Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents – programmatic considerations” targets programme managers with strategies to enhance TB care cascades, and “Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents for health care workers” equips primary health workers with practical diagnostic and treatment skills. Finally, “Social protection for people affected by tuberculosis: an introduction” introduces health workers and policy makers to the role of social protection in the global End TB Strategy.In Indonesia, these courses align with national priorities under the SATUSEHAT health data ecosystem and the Medium-Term Development Plan 2025–2029, which highlight the need for improved TB surveillance, diagnostics and care for vulnerable populations. By offering self-paced learning – ranging from 1 to 5 hours per course – and real-world scenarios, the courses are accessible and relevant to diverse learners, from grassroots health workers to technical consultants. The courses also promote collaboration across sectors, integrating TB efforts with broader health and social systems.Access the WHO Academy online courses here:Harnessing the power of routine health facility data: Tuberculosis Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents – programmatic considerations Social protection for people affected by tuberculosis: an introduction Drug-resistant tuberculosis: how to interpret rapid molecular test results Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents for health care workers
