Tragic loss of a valued colleague, scholar, and champion. HVTN and HIV/COVID prevention communities have lost a light. hvtn.org/content/hvtn/e…

Could not be more excited about this inspiring announcement of ⁦Jeanne Marrazzo⁩ as the new NIAID director. A dedicated scientist and great champion of prevention & equity, Dr. Marazzo will be an outstanding ⁦leader in this globally important role. nih.gov/news-events/ne…

First week of #ZERO #mpox cases reported in the US. We are at risk unless we finish the job vaccinating folks who could benefit from the shot through intentional work supporting people affected by systemic racism, homophobia, and transphobia. Find vax:cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/…

🔔Last chance to sign 🔔

Today is the last day to sign the open letter and make our voices heard!

Join over 1000 individuals and organizations around the world in calling for leaders to invest in #newTBvaccines .

✒️Read, sign, share! newtbvaccines.org/take-action/ca…

.World Health Organization (WHO) releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid #TB diagnostics
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The ruling will result in more than 2,000 entirely preventable HIV infections in the coming year, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.

Read more about this study: m.yale.edu/bn5f (4/6) @ADPaltiel @gregggonsalves

I am quite surprised that this ruling affecting coverage for USPSTF recommendations on preventative care is not front page news. This is huge and the implications can be horrible for health. ⁦Sheryl Gay Stolberg⁩ ⁦The New York Times⁩ nytimes.com/2023/03/30/us/…

Trans & gender nonconforming people are amazing and beautiful and powerful -and they deserve their roses and support NOW and always!  Learn more: glaad.org/tdov. Speak out! We all have a role to play in the movement for transgender health, dignity & liberation.   #TDOV

Gender-affirming care is healthcare. Everyone, everywhere, must have the right to care that supports, elevates, & empowers health. Standing in solidarity with trans/non-binary/gender nonconforming folx as a fundamental part of my job as a doc. #TDOV2023 🏳️‍⚧️iasociety.org/news/ias-state…

Shorter treatment (and prevention) for #TB is here—we *can’t* wait. Access is urgent!

Spotlight On #tuberculosis
Making Good On the Promise of SA's TB Recovery Plan. SECTION27 TBProof
Africa Health Research Institute Willem Hanekom The Union grania brigden (@[email protected]) Ellen 't Hoen Dr. Ruvandhi Nathavitharana TBAC_sa
equitableaccess_russrensburg Adrienne Shapiro, MD, PhD Lindiwe Mvusi
Novel N Chegou, Ph.D
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An outbreak of #TB disease associated with the state prison system in Washington highlights the importance of routine TB screening activities in correctional facilities. Read the MMWR to learn more: bit.ly/mm7212a3

Despite the continued burden of #COVID19 , #PEPFAR supported tuberculosis preventive therapy for 2.8M people living with HIV/AIDS last year. TB preventative therapy is given to PLHIV in countries with high burdens of both diseases. #WorldTBDay2023 #YesWeCanEndTB The Global Fund

Today is #WorldTBDay , a day to raise awareness about the devastating impact of #tuberculosis – one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases. #YesWeCanEndTB

A wish list from people who have had TB Madhu Pai, MD, PhD #StephenLawnMemorial #WorldTBDay

#YesWeCanEndTB by replacing microscopy with rapid molecular tests (RMD) and not accepting anything less than the best technologies for tuberculosis #screening and #diagnosis .

#WorldTBDay #EndTB

Dr Ramya: “Our TB Champions project now runs national wide. TB CRG helped us look at #rights , gender, KVP and stigma in a structured way. Part of that is users of services asking for access and quality.” During REACH USAID Stop TB Partnership community event in Varanasi. #YesWeCanEndTB

SPOTLIGHT on #WorldTBDay2023 . Yes! We can end TB in SA. SECTION27 TAC SANAC yogan pillay Prof. Norbert Ndjeka Gaurang Tanna National Department of Health Lindiwe Mvusi Francois Venter Linda-Gail Bekker Fareed Abdullah TBThinkTank South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative TB HIV Care TBProof
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Today is #WorldTBDay 2023 and we're saying
#YesWeCanEndTB by ensuring the endorsement of a strong political declaration and maximum participation by the Head of States and Governments at the UNHLM on TB in September 2023. #WorldTBDay #EndTB

JUST IN: #WorldTBDay2023 Making good on the promise of SA’s TB Recovery Plan. SECTION27 TAC SANAC SANAC Civil Society Forum Prof. Norbert Ndjeka National Department of Health Foster TBAC_sa TB Alliance Ingrid Schoeman RHAP TBProof Dr. Ruvandhi Nathavitharana Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Fareed Abdullah
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