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Victorian Tuberculosis Program

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP) is the State-wide provider of public health services relating to tuberculosis (TB). The program is part of the Doherty Institute, a joint venture of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne.

The VTP team includes public health nurse consultants, epidemiologists and others working for better public health management of tuberculosis across Victoria.

VTP information for health professionals

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP) aims to support the successful prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure, towards the global goal of the elimination of TB.

Managing LTBI in general practice and community settings

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure. Most people with active TB in Australia have not had recent contact and have been unaware of their risk.

Pharmacy for TB

Supply of drugs for the treatment of TB across Victoria is coordinated through the Royal Melbourne Hospital Pharmacy

Research into Tuberculosis

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program is actively engaged in independent and collaborative research to improve our services, and to support better understanding of TB and its impact.

Tuberculosis information for patients

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program acts to ensure that every person with TB disease receives the right treatment at the right time.