TBPPM Learning Network with the support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will be hosting the webinar, "Inclusion of Children and Adolescents in the Development and Evaluation of TB Diagnostics." tbppm.org/login

Our colleagues, Ds. Yingda Xie, Dr. Chris Vinnard, and Deborah Handler have co-authored several papers on their diagnostic and socioeconomic work concerning pediatric TB in Tanzania. go.rutgers.edu/ob6mpk6f go.rutgers.edu/2o5l27v go.rutgers.edu/m96k5tii

With a huge growth in rapid diagnostic testing for TB, it is time that all of the world’s affected persons get full access. gh.bmj.com/content/8/5/e0…

The June 2023 issue of the Union’s International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease has been published. The May 2021 issue is now open access. bit.ly/3oF3oFT

The Union’s Nurses and Allied Professionals (NAPS) sub-section will be hosting the webinar, Nurse's Strategies to Eliminate TB – Experiences from the Field. The webinar will take place on June 15 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am ET. Register below! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/43b73b44…

WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Programme is launching a new online platform, TB Research Tracker, to note progress in developing new treatment regimens, vaccines, and operational research projects designed to improve TB prevention, treatment, and care. tbtrialtrack.who.int/#/

Community and civil society demand their voices be heard in UN Political Declaration on TB. The signing of the Political Declaration in September will set the agenda for the TB response for the coming five years! tbonline.info/posts/2023/5/1…

Always amazing seeing Dr. Patrawalla & Dr. Lardizabal , who gave me such wonderful & compassionate #tuberculosis care at the Lattimore clinic in Newark. Moments like these always feel very “full circle” & cool. #TBfreeUSA

Tuberculosis is set to overtake Covid-19 as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, with medical experts warning its resurgence represents a “ticking timebomb” healthcare emergency." theweek.co.uk/news/science-h…

We are excited to be part of the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association Conference this week in Atlanta. Please don’t forget to stop by our table and say hi!

Our Program Director, Education & Training, Anita Khilall, had the opportunity to co-chair with the Director of Disease Investigation and Case Management, Christine Chuck, from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Bureau of TB Control #NTCA2023

#WorldRefugeeDay - Refugees in humanitarian settings face considerable threats to their health. Refugees are very likely to be exposed to TB, develop TB disease, and have poor health, social and economic outcomes as a result.

Register now for the webinar "The Pediatrician's Role in TB Elimination in the US" which will be held on Tuesday, June 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am CT. Click below for more information. ce.mayo.edu/pediatric-and-…

For our US providers who are monitoring the INH drug shortage – the FDA update for INH tablets of 300 mg, states there is an estimated recovery in June 2023. accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugsh…

Call for expressions of interest! WHO's Global TB Programme is seeking to review the evidence on TB and nutrition to update the previous WHO guidelines: Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis. Click below to learn more! who.int/news-room/arti…

In 1924, the Onondaga Sanatorium in Syracuse, NY, helped fund the 4th of July fireworks for 42 children suffering from tuberculosis living at the Sanatorium. The children voted "the Fourth to be one of their happiest days of the year.” syracuse.com/living/2019/07…

New tuberculosis vaccine receives $550M for final clinical trials. Potential first new vaccine in 100+ years. #TuberculosisVaccine nature.com/articles/d4158…

Working with a team of organizations with mutual goals is always a win-win in public health! TB Elimination Alliance and Hep B United hosted the webinar Coalition Building 101.  Check out the recording. youtube.com/watch?v=TVYS0t…

The participation of key and vulnerable persons is needed in all TB policy, program, and governance decisions. The StopTB Partnership Board calls for expressions of interest to join the newly formed constituency of TB Key and Vulnerable Populations. bit.ly/3PNjJDF

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