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To effectively manage tuberculosis patients, it is necessary to ensure accurate diagnosis, prompt treatment initiation, and vigilant monitoring of patients\u2019 progress. In 2017, the TB Ge network was implemented and launched in two primary hospitals within the Liguria Region in Italy, with the main purpose to manage tuberculosis infections. This system, organized as a web-based tool, simplifies the manual input of patient\u2019s data and therapies, while automating the integration of test results from hospitals\u2019 Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), without requiring human intervention. The goal of this paper is to highlight the outcomes achieved through the implementation of the TB Ge network in a period seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemia and outline future directions. 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