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WLF Trains Indian Doctors in Public Health

In September 2006, the World Lung Foundation-South Asia, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, and the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, held a course in the public health aspects of lung health in Mumbai, India. The course targeted private practitioners, who provide between 60% and 80% of all health care in India. About 65 participants benefited, and graduates received credit for continuing medical education (CMEs).

Leading specialists led seminars during the course. They covered the fundamentals as well as cutting-edge topics in lung health. Fundamentals included diagnostic algorithms for particular diseases, and cutting-edge topics included TB/HIV program collaboration, cooperation between the public and the private health care system, and environmental impacts on lung health.

This September training is one of many that has been organized by the World Lung Foundation-South Asia. Relying on their track record for pro-activity and collaboration, WLF-South Asia has spearheaded countless campaigns and projects with very few financial resources.