The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Tuberculosis (APPG on Global TB) was established in 2006 in response to cross-party concern for the growing scale and impact of the TB epidemic and to reinforce the UK's commitment to halting and reversing the incidence of TB worldwide. The Group is chaired by Andrew George MP with four vice-Chairs Virendra Sharma MP, Mark Lancaster MP, Baroness Masham of Ilton and Annette Brooke MP

The overall purpose of the APPG is to raise the profile of the global tuberculosis epidemic (which includes the growing incidence of TB in the UK) and to help accelerate efforts to meet international TB control targets. Further details regarding the APPG and its objectives can be found on their website (www.appg-tb.org.uk).

TBD-UK has recently being working with the APPG on Global Tuberculosis to provide input into their recent call for evidence for the Group's inquiry into the UK Government's approach to tackling TB around the world. The final report is due to be published in early 2011, making recommendations for improving the UK's policies to address this devestating disease. We look forward to seeing the report when it is published.