Never before in the recent history of tuberculosis research have we been so close to seeing the arrival of new drug breakthroughs that could help reshape the course of TB care and control in a direct and positive way. WHO is fully supportive of the impressive efforts and energies that have been invested by the scientific community over the last decade in the search for new and more effective anti-TB drugs.

The contribution to TB control from this research community will have a far-reaching impact on the lives of millions in the future, and we all hope that the continued challenges in developing new drugs can be overcome swiftly as the need is urgent.

We welcome the launch of this website and look forward to accessing regular up-to-date information about the progress and achievements of the New Drug working group and helping to share this information with the world at large.

— Dr. Mario Raviglione, Director of WHO Stop TB Department