We LSHTM TB Centre are back after the holidays! Wishing all our followers and partners all the best for 2022 as we advance our #tuberculosis research together. #EndTB Finn McQuaid Toyin Togun, PhD FFPH

“…I noticed a large change in my abilities to do physical activities,...” Just in time for the 2nd PostTBSymposium - in a pilot #participatory research in #WestAfrica, we report the experiences of adolescent- & adult-#TBsurvivors on #postTBdisability. bit.ly/3olcZ4b

Exciting news! 🎉 New article out now! 🩺🔍💼🗣️ "Perspectives of TB survivors and policymakers on #PostTB disability." #LifeBeyondTB Toyin Togun, PhD FFPH Beate Kampmann Olumuyiwa Owolabi Oluwatosin Nkereuwem ⬇️

"...I was isolated even after I was cured...." 'Perspectives of #TBsurvivors and #policymakers on #postTBdisability.' 👉 bit.ly/3olcZ4b

"I lost my best friend because of this sickness. She became scared of me and refused to be too close to me"

Our #ChildhoodTB research team met earlier today to review progress of the #multicountry study investigating the added-value of non-sputum-based approaches for #diagnosis of #TB in #WestAfrican children. Toyin Togun, PhD FFPH LSHTM TB Centre

The health of any country depends on the quant./qual. of well-trained health workers (HW). Want to know why HWs leave LMICs? Our systematic review spanning 5 decades provides key insight that could guide policy actions. See link: gh.bmj.com/content/8/5/e0… BMJ Global Health

By donating blood, you are not only make a positive impact by saving lives and providing hope to those in need, but you also have the chance to discover your blood brothers and sisters. Join us for our upcoming Blood Drive on June 20th. Venue: Swift Plaza, Wuye Time: 9:00 am

#VaccinesandImmunity Theme Retreat @MRCunitGambia: And it's a wrap! Two very interesting days of engaging discussions on #researchvision, #collaborations, #careerdevelopment, #engagement, #PositiveResearchCulture, etc. Looking forward to the next 5-yrs. #DIVERSITY...... 👇👇👍

Fully support this @paimadhu! 4 of our #earlycareerresearchers from MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM are about to miss the opportunity attend 2 forthcoming #globalhealth meetings in #France in November, despite having abstracts accepted and full funding. Why? No visa appointments! Ridiculous! 🤬

France au Sénégal 🇫🇷🇪🇺, I sent an email to the #ConsularOfficer on 28.09.2023 with respect to #visaappointments for 4 of our #earlycareerresearchers from MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM who, despite all their efforts, have been unable to get an appointment! Kindly check the mail and assist! Merci!!

Thanks to all for your contributions to the VIT retreat! Brenda Kwambana-Adams and Dr. Neneh Sallah for adding to a thoughtful panel discussion on thriving as an early and mid-career researcher Kondwani Jambo, PhD and @Thushan_deSilva for leading a debate on controlled human infection models.

Kick start of the Research Prioritisation Workshop on improving Maternal and Newborn Health in The Gambia with key stakeholders across Ministry of Health Gambia MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Exciting 2 days ahead. Uduak Okomo Àdúràgbèmí Banke-Thomas Beate Kampmann

Congratulations to Esin Nkereuwem - a London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine #PhD student based MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM - as he presented some data from our work on #lungfunction outcomes after #TB treatment completion in #Gambian #children & #adolescents at the #UnionConf2023. Beate Kampmann LSHTM TB Centre The Union Conference

Passionate about understanding the issue of #inequalities in #Childhood #Vaccines, do register to attend and listen to my talk at the International Child Health Group Winter meeting. Promises to be exciting. #LeaveNoOneBehind Beate Kampmann MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM

At this year’s ESPIDSociety Research Masterclass competition in Copenhagen, our Clinical Research Fellow presented on mapping the timeliness of routine vaccination in 12–35-month-old children in 🇬🇲through a spatial modelling study. 🎉for winning the best presentation Oghenebrume Wariri

First in #Africa!🎉 In a milestone to boost #Genomics data in the subregion, through the Longitudinal Population Study with support from UK Research and Innovation, we have sequenced over 2⃣0⃣0⃣ high-quality, full-length human genomes & epigenomes using the Oxford Nanopore (ONT) PromethION platform.

Today, in collaboration with Ministry of Health Gambia, we are engaging stakeholders under the ‘Get Ready, Get Real’ project to discuss maternal vaccine preparedness and evaluation of the Smart Paper Technology for maternal and newborn health services in The #Gambia. #VaccinesWork