TB Contact Details

Tuberculosis Section

The Tuberculosis Section is responsible for co-ordinating the national surveillance of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections in England and Wales. The section contributes to the prevention and control of these infections and conducts a programme of teaching and research. The section collaborates with clinicians, public health professionals and microbiologists in England and Wales and works closely with colleagues in Northern Ireland and Scotland. In addition the section collaborates with a wide range of other countries, the European Union and the World Health Organization.

Tuberculosis section mission statement
To contribute to the improved prevention and control of tuberculosis in the United Kingdom and worldwide through surveillance, information, advocacy, teaching and research

Contact details:
Tuberculosis Section
Respiratory Diseases Department
Health Protection Services - Colindale
Health Protection Agency
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ

E-mail: tbsection@hpa.org.uk

National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory

Contact details for the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory (NMRL) can be found within the 'Products and Services' pages of our website.