Through a TIFA TB commitment grant, implemented by the National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) in Malawi, substantial progress is being made to accelerate the country's efforts to end TB. The first grant, initiated in 2021, implemented a facility-based case-finding approach in 29 facilities across seven districts, aiming to increase TB notification and improve linkages to care and treatment. This TIFA Accelerator Series story describes how through TIFA funding the NTLEP has made significant progress through mentorship, collaboration, and targeted interventions, resulting in substantial increases in the identification of individuals presumed to have TB and those notified with TB. Utilizing fully dedicated personnel for TB screening within health facilities, along with establishing strong working relationships between volunteers and facility staff, and providing stipends, can prove to be an effective strategy for enhancing the detection of TB in individuals.
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