1. Goal, Objectives, Expected Outcomes
Consultation on the impact of WHO-endorsed molecular diagnostics on case and treatment outcome definitions for non MDR-TB and MDR-TB
Goal, Objectives, Expected Outcomes
WHO, Geneva
12–13 May, 2011

2. Goal Objectives Expected Outcomes
To discuss and refine current definitions of cases and treatment outcomes for non MDR-TB and MDR-TB, especially in anticipation of widespread use of Xpert MTB/RIF
Objectives
To review and propose refinements to current case definitions for non MDR-TB and MDR-TB (Day 1)
To review and propose refinements to current definitions of treatment outcomes for non MDR-TB and MDR-TB (Day 2)
Expected Outcomes
Agreement on a proposed set of case and treatment outcome definitions for non MDR-TB and MDR-TB, and steps required to adopt these definitions, for consideration by WHO's Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for TB (STAG-TB) in June 2011