The Epi-Lab is a research and development Centre that started with a knowledge application endeavor to utilize the TB model of directly observed treatment centers, as a health system strengthening approach, as well as the skills and expertise of the team involved in running a successful National TB Programme who was privileged to declare 100% DOTS coverage for Sudan in 2002.

The Director of WHO's Stop TB Department, Dr Mario Raviglione, has been honoured the Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award in2005.