🚨Publication Alert🚨 Acute lower respiratory infections are a leading cause of death in children under 5. Studies suggest pulse oximeters may overestimate oxygen saturation in children with dark skin. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39106851/ Congrats to all contributors!👏

Interested in tropical medicine? Our Diploma of Tropical Medicine Course is now accepting applications BCM_TropMed. We use a hybrid learning platform to allow virtual attendance from all over the world as well as an in person option in Houston TX 1/2

#HappeningNow The National Coordiantor of the KAL Network Uganda Mr Roger Paul K. Rwamushanju is now on a tour of CBOs in Mukono District KAL Network. At Nagojje Sub County with the CBOs IFACASU & Nagojje Community Healthcare Initiative for TB Survivors USAID Uganda Global TB Program

How have the cycles of #TB programming impacted the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa? Raad et al. investigated this question in looking at MDR-TB prevalence and related programming from 1950 - 2021. Read more here: tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.108…

In Manhiça, the maximum case TB detection rate among children under the age of three is 40%. 💬 "The symptoms can go largely unnoticed. Sometimes TB in children just shows up as a lack of growth, or they are just apathetic” Lucia Carratalà Castro isglobal.org/en/healthisglo…

Today, we honor the heroes who fight against TB every day.💪🌍 On World Humanitarian Day, we recognize the importance of nonprofits and initiatives that work tirelessly to eradicate tuberculosis globally.🙏❤️ #WorldHumanitarianDay #EndTB #NonprofitsForGood

🚨Publication Alert🚨 Improving MDR-TB treatment success rates is critical. #vDOT is appreciated by patients and health workers, improving completion rates and reducing exposure. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39148081/ Congrats to all contributors👏 #Eswatini #MDR #TB

Attention scientists from low-and middle-income countries! Are you passionate about tackling #Tuberculosis? We want to hear from you! Apply now for the Global Health Award! Deadline: September 17th, 11:59 PM MDT: hubs.la/Q02MP23W0. #GlobalHealth #TBResearch #LIMCScientists

Great list! We proudly partnered with USAID, PEPFAR, Wellcome and others on "The Lucky Specials," a film that educates viewers about #tuberculosis by sharing a young musician's inspiring journey overcoming it. Watch the trailer: luckyspecials.com

.World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed a 6-month regimen (BDLLfxC) for drug-resistant TB, thanks to the USAID SouthernAfrica-funded BEAT TB Clinical Trial in #SouthAfrica with Wits Health Consortium & National Department of Health. This shortens treatment from 9+ months, marking a giant leap in the drive to #EndTB

#HappeningNow The 3rd Uganda TB Marathon has been graced by the Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero. The Marathon is aimed at raising TB awareness and fundraising money to construct the Iganga Hospital MDR-TB Ward. #RunToEndTB USAID Uganda Global TB Program

Happy #LaborDay to all our hardworking friends and colleagues in the US who play a vital role in ensuring global health and well-being! #GlobalHealth

The potential distraction of a pan-regimen approach to tuberculosis - The Lancet Global Health thelancet.com/journals/langl…

Tuberculosis control & eventual elimination will require new biomedical tools (diagnostics, treatments, vaccines) PLUS attention to the social & environmental drivers of this disease. It continues to be a disease of poverty, with under nutrition being biggest risk factor TB Harega Desh Jeetega

Submit your abstracts for the National TB Conference 2024! Join us in Abuja to share your research, innovations, and best practices in TB control with stakeholders from across Nigeria and beyond. 🔗 Submit your abstract now and be part of the solution! nationaltbconference.org/abstract-submi…

Unitaid's efforts led to fruit-flavored, water-dispersible TB medicines for children. These new formulations ensure accurate dosing and easier intake, improving treatment adherence and outcomes. Find out more: unitaid.org/assets/Unitaid…

Are you interested in becoming a future leader in #globalhealthresearch? INSIGHT Fogarty is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Fogarty at NIH program. Check your eligibility & apply now! #researchtraining ciheb.org/fellowships--s…

Join USAID Partners in Health, and Harvard Medical School-Center for Global Health Delivery, for a 2-day virtual meeting discussing ways the global #TB community can incorporate TB burden estimates into active case finding efforts. Registration Links below ~>

TB Sequel publication alert: “Health-seeking behaviour and patient-related factors associated with the time to TB treatment initiation in four African countries: a cross-sectional survey” bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/2/e0… #postTB #endTB

YOUNITE GLOBAL is seeking a youth leader! If you are passionate about TB elimination and mobilizing youth for meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. 🔗 Apply here: forms.gle/SmgtorvCRmCktC… #EndTB #YouthForTB