The Netherlands
KNCV TB Plus: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, a Dutch NGO founded in 1903, is dedicated to eradicating tuberculosis, the most significant infectious disease killer. With over 120 years of expertise, the organization's mission is to create a world free of TB. KNCV's team comprises professionals in various fields, including physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, data-specialists, trainers, and advocates, all contributing to TB care and prevention. The foundation operates with a workforce of more than 350 employees worldwide, collaborating with national governments and partners at global and country levels to achieve sustainable progress.
Beliefs: KNCV vehemently opposes the persistence of TB as a curable disease, emphasizing its immense toll on patients, families, and societies. The organization advocates for the economic potential of communities, regions, and nations, aiming to present a strong investment case for TB. KNCV's belief in the possibility of ending TB hinges on evidence generation, application, and sharing, working in partnership with public and private entities, including patients. Additionally, the foundation asserts that its experience in low prevalence countries, encompassing diagnosis and treatment of latent TB infection, is pertinent to ending TB in high burden nations.
Activities: KNCV's approach combines evidence generation, technical assistance, policy development, and advocacy into a comprehensive strategy. The foundation specializes in technical assistance at the country level, focusing on the adoption, evaluation, and scale-up of new tools and strategies relevant to TB. By addressing key determinants of success in TB care and prevention, such as health financing, stigma reduction, human resource management, and digital solutions, KNCV aims to contribute to global policy guidance while accounting for local realities.
Industries: Health Care, IT
