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The Tuberculosis Services for Aboriginal Communities (TBSAC) program was established to prevent and control Tuberculosis (TB) disease in BC First Nations Communities. The program was introduced in 1989 by Health Canada as an enhancement to provincial TB services. Over the years, the program has grown to include specialist nurse consultants and educators with interest and experience working with First Nations communities. Key components of the program include enhanced screening and surveillance, health care worker training and education, as well as community engagement.