The document discusses multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), including its global epidemiology, challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and solutions through programmatic management. It notes that MDR-TB cases are estimated to affect over 600,000 people globally each year, with over 80% of cases located in 22 countries. Successful scale-up of MDR-TB treatment programs has been slow due to challenges with accurate and timely diagnosis, long and toxic treatment regimens, and limited availability of quality second-line drugs. Strengthening laboratory capacity, improving treatment strategies, and sustaining political and financial commitment are keys to addressing these challenges.