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  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Global Health Initiatives

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  • The Western Pacific Regional Green Light Committee (rGLC WPR) was formed in 2011.
  • Its objective was to facilitate the scale-up of programmatic management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (PMDT).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the achievements of the rGLC WPR.
  • To identify challenges encountered by the committee.
  • To outline the potential future role of the rGLC WPR in combating drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • A reflective analysis of the rGLC WPR's activities and impact.
  • Review of regional and national PMDT action plans.
  • Assessment of regional capacity building and awareness.

Main Results:

  • The rGLC WPR has successfully supervised national PMDT action plans.
  • It has fostered local ownership, provided tailored guidance, and enhanced regional capacity.
  • Increased awareness of regional drug-resistant TB challenges has been achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The rGLC WPR has demonstrated significant achievements in PMDT.
  • Future activities should prioritize political advocacy, robust monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance, and research.
  • Continued regional collaboration is crucial for the new Global Drug-resistant TB Initiative.