On October 2–3, 2025, the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Central Asia Free of Tuberculosis: From National Successes to Regional Leadership” is taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the participation of the ITPC EECA team.

The event is organized by the Global TB Caucus, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Scientific Center of Phthisiopulmonology of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, the Global Fund’s TB grant in Kazakhstan for 2023–2025, and the Kazakhstan Association of Phthisiopulmonologists.

The conference brings together representatives of parliaments from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, ministers of health, international experts, including representatives of the World Health Organization, the Global Fund, the Stop TB Partnership, leading researchers, and community activists affected by tuberculosis.

The program includes a parliamentary summit and plenary sessions devoted to the implementation of the UN High-Level Declaration on TB, strengthening regional political leadership, and developing mechanisms for sustainable financing of TB control activities. Participants plan to discuss global and regional challenges on the way to ending the TB epidemic, new approaches in diagnosis and treatment, including the introduction of digital technologies and innovations, as well as issues of co-infections (TB/HIV, TB/viral hepatitis).

Particular attention is given to advancing a patient-centered approach and expanding the role of civil society in the TB response. Within the framework of working groups, practical examples will be reviewed on screening, preventive treatment, and the integration of TB services into primary health care systems.