The ESM is committed to:

• Encourage the highest standards for research to facilitate the discovery of new knowledge

• Coordinate and provide information and expertise on mycobacteriology to other organizations worldwide 

• Disseminate knowledge on all aspects of mycobacteriology an related diseases, through scientific meetings and publications

• Encourage and provide the highest standards of training for interested health care providers 

• Establish, review and revise guidelines

• Promote high quality and cost effective diagnostic procedures

• Advise, cooperate and participate with government and non-government agencies in matters of common interest

• Participate in activities whose aim is to prevent mycobacterial diseases worldwide