Dr. Muhammad Ayyaz Mustafa, Deputy National Coordinator (DNC), chaired a meeting with key stakeholders from Mercy Corps to discuss the validation of TB Diagnostic and Screening Tools, reinforcing CMU’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s national TB response. The meeting focused on improving diagnostic accuracy, harmonizing screening protocols, and aligning validation processes with WHO-recommended standards to ensure quality and reliability across the country. Dr. Mustafa emphasized the importance of evidence-based collaboration between CMU and implementing partners like Mercy Corps to enhance early TB detection and optimize the use of diagnostic resources. The discussion concluded with a shared resolve to accelerate the validation roadmap and foster stronger inter-agency coordination to advance Pakistan’s goal of ending TB through innovation, quality assurance, and collective action.
