Accelerating progress towards ending TB through the WHO Multisectoral Accountability Framework (MAF-TB): Country experiences and implementation lessons

The health sector cannot address the ongoing challenges for TB care and prevention alone. Sustainable progress depends on coordinated leadership, shared responsibility and meaningful engagement across government sectors, civil society, affected communities, academia and development partners.

The WHO Multisectoral Accountability Framework for TB (MAF-TB) was developed to help countries translate political commitments into coordinated action towards ending TB. Recognizing that TB extends beyond the health sector, the framework promotes shared accountability among governments, communities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. Today, many countries have established accountability and review mechanisms, but comprehensive implementation remains uneven, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration and accountability to accelerate progress towards national and global TB commitments.