KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.
Our vision is: A world free of tuberculosis.
Our mission is: The global elimination of TB through the development and implementation of effective, efficient and sustainable TB control strategies.
In our work we are guided by six principles:
1. Base the KNCV strategy on the Universal Health Coverage agenda;
2. Consider the legal and ethical issues of TB care and a human rights-based approach;
3. Identify the greatest impact at the lowest cost and least effort;
4. Ensure country ownership and country-specific design of interventions;
5. Value and build partnerships at all levels;
6. Ensure transfer of knowledge as an integral part of our technical assistance.