The Global Technical Expert Council (G-TEC) brings together leading clinicians and TB experts from around the world to provide scientific, clinical, and programmatic guidance to national TB programs and treating physicians, including those in the private sector. 

G-TEC is a global network supporting countries in adopting and optimizing novel drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) regimens. By responding to complex case management queries, addressing technical challenges, and fostering knowledge-sharing, G-TEC aims to improve patient outcomes and strengthen TB care strategies in high-burden regions. G-TEC includes 40 members representing 18 countries.

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G-TEC Members

BRAZIL

  • Dr. Gisela Unis, Ministério da Saúde

CAMBODIA

  • Dr. Sam Sophan, Cambodian Health Committee

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

  • Dr. Luc Lukaso, Damien Centre of Excellence

  • Dr. Marie-Léopoldine Mbulula, PNLT

GERMANY

  • Dr. Alena Skrahina, MD, PhD

INDIA

  • Dr. Chetankumar Jain

  • Dr. Ashwani Khanna

  • Dr. Priti Lokesh Meshram

  • Dr. Sanjeev Nair

  • Dr. Vikas Shantilal Oswal

  • Dr. Rupak Singla

  • Dr. Neeta Singla

INDONESIA

  • Dr. Erlina Burhan, Persahabatan Hospital Jakarta

  • Dr. Raden Rara Diah Handayani,
    Universitas Indonesia Hospital

KYRGYZSTAN

  • Dr. Atyrkul Toktogonova

NIGER

  • Dr. Alberto Piubello, Damien Foundation

NIGERIA

  • Dr. Dunga Jacob

  • Dr. Emmanuel Ademola Adesokan

  • Dr. Ugochukwu Onyeonoro

PERU

  • Dr. Robert Braulio Arana Narvaez, MD

  • Dr. Valentina Alarcon, MD

  • Dr. Edwin Hernando Herrera-Flores, MD

  • Dr. Dante Vargas

PHILIPPINES

  • Dr. Irene Alacar Flores, PeerLINC *Head of G-TEC

  • Donna Mae Geocaniga Gaviola, PeerLINC *G-TEC Secretariat

  • Dr. Eden Mendoza-Hisey, PeerLINC *G-TEC Secretariat

  • Dr. Ma Imelda (Mamel) Dejaresco Quelapio, PeerLINC

  • Dr. Rugaiya W Calapis, San Lazaro Hospital

  • Dr. Leslie B Magsayo-Salon, Public Hospital

  • Dr. Mary Rosary Taguinod Santiago,
    Philippine Tuberculosis

  • Dr. Marietta Solante, PBSP

  • Dr. Christian Villacorte, University Research Co LLC Philippines

RWANDA

  • Dr. Yves Habimana-Mucyo, Rwanda National TB Program

  • Dr. Annualithe Kilibazayire, Kabutare Hospital

SOUTH AFRICA

  • Dr. Janet Brigitte Howell, Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital

TANZANIA

  • Dr. Happiness Cornel Mvungi, Kibong’oto Infectious Diseases Hospital

  • Dr. Riziki Michael Kisonga, Tanzania National TB Program

UKRAINE

  • Dr. Olesia Medvedieva

UNITED STATES

  • Dr. Salah Foraida, TB Alliance

VIETNAM

  • Dr. Hoang Thi Thanh Thuy, Vietnam National TB Program

Disclaimer: The Global Technical Experts Council (G-TEC) serves as a peer-to-peer advisory body and does not provide formal clinical consultation. All recommendations are non-binding and intended to support, not replace, local decision-making based on data provided. Final responsibility for patient care and programmatic action rests with treating clinician and/or the individual or entity requesting G-TEC input. Users of G-TEC advice are strongly encouraged to consult national tuberculosis guidelines, regulatory frameworks, or formal TB expert group mechanisms before implementing any recommendations. PeerLINC, the Tropical Disease Foundation (TDF), TB Alliance, and the individual experts participating in G-TEC assume no liability for any adverse outcomes or unintended consequences resulting from the use of this guidance.