TAG Factsheet: Near Point-of-Care TB Tests: What Communities Need to Know and Advocate for in Global Fund Grant Cycle 8

6 April 2026

Near point-of-care (NPOC) TB tests, now recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), enable fast and accurate diagnosis closer to where people live. A new factsheet from Treatment Action Group (TAG) explains WHO-recommended NPOC TB tests and outlines how communities can use Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 to support their rollout. The factsheet equips advocates with practical tools, including clear budget language, use case illustrations, advocacy questions for country dialogues, and a step-by-step timeline covering the full funding cycle.

Access the factsheet here.

Source: Treatment Action Group