A small group of friends founded Friends of International TB Relief in 2012 in Germany and dedicated themselves to the fight against TB. This commitment has taken many forms around the world, from hosting educational events in Germany to providing technical assistance in India to direct implementation in Viet Nam. FIT now has established offices in Viet Nam where the majority of our TB service delivery activities are carried out. We work in close partnership with Viet Nam’s National TB Control Programme, local government authorities and partner organizations focused on bringing quality TB prevention and care to people in need and creating sustainable programs to improve access to health services. FIT and our partners are working to pilot, evaluate and scale comprehensive, patient-centered TB prevention and care programs aimed at stopping TB transmission, saving lives and reducing suffering. Our comprehensive approach involves four main areas of focus: Search, Treat, Prevent, Integration & Sustainability