Global TB Program
@globaltb.bsky.social
The Global TB Program at Texas Childrens and @bcmhouston.bsky.social focuses on #TB prevention, diagnostics, treatment, & immunology under the direction of Dr @annamandalakas.bsky.social #TBSky
🚨 Publication Alert🚨
WHO has endorsed tools like VOT for TB. Eswatini implemented VOT for #DRTB patients, despite limited evidence of feasibility in low-resource environments. VOT is feasible and acceptable in Eswatini, but more research is needed. buff.ly/vYti3vZ
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WHO has endorsed tools like VOT for TB. Eswatini implemented VOT for #DRTB patients, despite limited evidence of feasibility in low-resource environments. VOT is feasible and acceptable in Eswatini, but more research is needed. buff.ly/vYti3vZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
An assessment of video-observed treatment as an adherence support tool for patients with drug-resistant TB
In 2017, WHO endorsed digital adherence technologies, including video-observed treatment (VOT), to support TB treatment adherence. In 2021, Eswatini implemented VOT to support adherence for…
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December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🚨 Publication Alert🚨
WHO has endorsed tools like VOT for TB. Eswatini implemented VOT for #DRTB patients, despite limited evidence of feasibility in low-resource environments. VOT is feasible and acceptable in Eswatini, but more research is needed. buff.ly/vYti3vZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
WHO has endorsed tools like VOT for TB. Eswatini implemented VOT for #DRTB patients, despite limited evidence of feasibility in low-resource environments. VOT is feasible and acceptable in Eswatini, but more research is needed. buff.ly/vYti3vZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
Today, on #HumanRightsDay, let us remember that access to healthcare, including #TB prevention and treatment, is a fundamental human right. Join us in raising awareness, advocating for equitable healthcare systems, and ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against TB. #OurEverydayEssentials
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, on #HumanRightsDay, let us remember that access to healthcare, including #TB prevention and treatment, is a fundamental human right. Join us in raising awareness, advocating for equitable healthcare systems, and ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against TB. #OurEverydayEssentials
Honoring #IndependenceDay with heartfelt thanks to our partners and allies dedicated to tackling #TB in #Tanzania! Together, we strive for healthier futures and true freedom. Did you know TB is still a major global health challenge? Let's make a difference! #EndTB #TBSky
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Honoring #IndependenceDay with heartfelt thanks to our partners and allies dedicated to tackling #TB in #Tanzania! Together, we strive for healthier futures and true freedom. Did you know TB is still a major global health challenge? Let's make a difference! #EndTB #TBSky
Today we support non-profit and NGO organizations fighting #TB. Join the global movement of generosity this #GivingTuesday by supporting these organizations! Your donation can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this disease. #EndTB #HealthForAll
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today we support non-profit and NGO organizations fighting #TB. Join the global movement of generosity this #GivingTuesday by supporting these organizations! Your donation can make a difference in the lives of those affected by this disease. #EndTB #HealthForAll
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Eswatini's high HIV prevalence is driven by unprotected heterosexual transmission and low risk awareness. SwaziYolo, a smartphone game, aims to boost HIV risk perception and prevention intentions among Eswatini's youth. buff.ly/6XXSNIZ
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Eswatini's high HIV prevalence is driven by unprotected heterosexual transmission and low risk awareness. SwaziYolo, a smartphone game, aims to boost HIV risk perception and prevention intentions among Eswatini's youth. buff.ly/6XXSNIZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
Efficacy of a Mobile Serious Game (SwaziYolo) for Increasing HIV Risk Perception: Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed
UMIN Clinical Trial Registry UMIN000021781; https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000025103.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Eswatini's high HIV prevalence is driven by unprotected heterosexual transmission and low risk awareness. SwaziYolo, a smartphone game, aims to boost HIV risk perception and prevention intentions among Eswatini's youth. buff.ly/6XXSNIZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
Eswatini's high HIV prevalence is driven by unprotected heterosexual transmission and low risk awareness. SwaziYolo, a smartphone game, aims to boost HIV risk perception and prevention intentions among Eswatini's youth. buff.ly/6XXSNIZ
Congrats to all contributors👏
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Tackling the issue of identifying drug resistance in paucibacillary TB patients, targeted stool sequencing provides patient confirmation and detailed resistance data. Read more: buff.ly/lizXBFt
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Tackling the issue of identifying drug resistance in paucibacillary TB patients, targeted stool sequencing provides patient confirmation and detailed resistance data. Read more: buff.ly/lizXBFt
Congrats to all contributors👏
Screening and targeted sequencing of stool for microbiologic confirmation and drug resistance determination in paucibacillary tuberculosis
In 2023, an estimated 10.8 million people developed tuberculosis, and 1.25 million people died from this disease, including 161,000 deaths in people with HIV (PWH) in whom tuberculosis remains the…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Tackling the issue of identifying drug resistance in paucibacillary TB patients, targeted stool sequencing provides patient confirmation and detailed resistance data. Read more: buff.ly/lizXBFt
Congrats to all contributors👏
Tackling the issue of identifying drug resistance in paucibacillary TB patients, targeted stool sequencing provides patient confirmation and detailed resistance data. Read more: buff.ly/lizXBFt
Congrats to all contributors👏
As we gather with loved ones to give thanks, let this holiday be a reminder of the importance of kindness, love, and generosity towards others. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #GivingBack
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As we gather with loved ones to give thanks, let this holiday be a reminder of the importance of kindness, love, and generosity towards others. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #GivingBack
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Alaska has the highest incidence of TB in the US, with 8% mortality while undergoing treatment. Given that 1/4 of cases lack sputum culture for DR testing, FreezeTB aimed to develop tools tailored to these challenges.
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Alaska has the highest incidence of TB in the US, with 8% mortality while undergoing treatment. Given that 1/4 of cases lack sputum culture for DR testing, FreezeTB aimed to develop tools tailored to these challenges.
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Application of FreezeTB, a targeted nanopore sequencing assay, for identification of drug resistance and lineages among pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Alaska | Microbiology Spectrum
Globally, tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of mortality with 10.8 million new cases and 1.25 million deaths occurring in 2024. Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) is a rapid,…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🚨Publication Alert🚨
Alaska has the highest incidence of TB in the US, with 8% mortality while undergoing treatment. Given that 1/4 of cases lack sputum culture for DR testing, FreezeTB aimed to develop tools tailored to these challenges.
buff.ly/gsD1rvY
Congrats to all contributors👏
Alaska has the highest incidence of TB in the US, with 8% mortality while undergoing treatment. Given that 1/4 of cases lack sputum culture for DR testing, FreezeTB aimed to develop tools tailored to these challenges.
buff.ly/gsD1rvY
Congrats to all contributors👏
🎯 Final day of #UnionConf2025!
As we wrap up a week of science, advocacy, and collaboration, we are proud to support colleagues presenting research and innovations. Their work is advancing progress toward ending TB — and collective attention helps ensure these insights reach the world.
#TBSky
As we wrap up a week of science, advocacy, and collaboration, we are proud to support colleagues presenting research and innovations. Their work is advancing progress toward ending TB — and collective attention helps ensure these insights reach the world.
#TBSky
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🎯 Final day of #UnionConf2025!
As we wrap up a week of science, advocacy, and collaboration, we are proud to support colleagues presenting research and innovations. Their work is advancing progress toward ending TB — and collective attention helps ensure these insights reach the world.
#TBSky
As we wrap up a week of science, advocacy, and collaboration, we are proud to support colleagues presenting research and innovations. Their work is advancing progress toward ending TB — and collective attention helps ensure these insights reach the world.
#TBSky
🤝 Day 3 of the Union Conference and we're highlighting collaboration and community with our partners. Global TB progress depends on partnerships — between researchers, health workers, policymakers, and affected communities.
#UnionConf2025 #CommunityHealth #GlobalTB #TBSky
#UnionConf2025 #CommunityHealth #GlobalTB #TBSky
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🤝 Day 3 of the Union Conference and we're highlighting collaboration and community with our partners. Global TB progress depends on partnerships — between researchers, health workers, policymakers, and affected communities.
#UnionConf2025 #CommunityHealth #GlobalTB #TBSky
#UnionConf2025 #CommunityHealth #GlobalTB #TBSky
🔬 Day 2 at #UnionConf2025!
Today’s sessions highlight cutting-edge TB science—from implementation to economic tools. Your engagement helps bring attention to the innovations driving impact!
#TBScience #Innovation #EndTB #TBSky
Today’s sessions highlight cutting-edge TB science—from implementation to economic tools. Your engagement helps bring attention to the innovations driving impact!
#TBScience #Innovation #EndTB #TBSky
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🔬 Day 2 at #UnionConf2025!
Today’s sessions highlight cutting-edge TB science—from implementation to economic tools. Your engagement helps bring attention to the innovations driving impact!
#TBScience #Innovation #EndTB #TBSky
Today’s sessions highlight cutting-edge TB science—from implementation to economic tools. Your engagement helps bring attention to the innovations driving impact!
#TBScience #Innovation #EndTB #TBSky
🌍Day 1 of #UnionConf2025!
The global TB community is gathering to share groundbreaking research, innovative tools, and lessons from the field. Let’s show our support for colleagues presenting on TB prevention, treatment, and care worldwide. #TBSky #GlobalHealth #TBResearch
The global TB community is gathering to share groundbreaking research, innovative tools, and lessons from the field. Let’s show our support for colleagues presenting on TB prevention, treatment, and care worldwide. #TBSky #GlobalHealth #TBResearch
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🌍Day 1 of #UnionConf2025!
The global TB community is gathering to share groundbreaking research, innovative tools, and lessons from the field. Let’s show our support for colleagues presenting on TB prevention, treatment, and care worldwide. #TBSky #GlobalHealth #TBResearch
The global TB community is gathering to share groundbreaking research, innovative tools, and lessons from the field. Let’s show our support for colleagues presenting on TB prevention, treatment, and care worldwide. #TBSky #GlobalHealth #TBResearch
📢 Attention #GTB colleagues! Join us for #UnionConf2025 to explore #TB and #GlobalHealth innovations. Experience the power of collaboration to #EndTB through exclusive insights and discussions. Don't miss this chance to make a real impact in the fight against TB—mark your calendars! #TBSky
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
📢 Attention #GTB colleagues! Join us for #UnionConf2025 to explore #TB and #GlobalHealth innovations. Experience the power of collaboration to #EndTB through exclusive insights and discussions. Don't miss this chance to make a real impact in the fight against TB—mark your calendars! #TBSky
Did you know that people with #diabetes are at a higher risk of developing #TB? Today, let's raise awareness about the importance of access to diabetes care and how it can also impact #TBprevention. #WorldDiabetesDay #AccessToCare
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Did you know that people with #diabetes are at a higher risk of developing #TB? Today, let's raise awareness about the importance of access to diabetes care and how it can also impact #TBprevention. #WorldDiabetesDay #AccessToCare
🚨 Publication Alert🚨
New pediatric TB diagnostic tools are urgently needed. The Determine TB LAM Ag urine test has 15.9% sensitivity and 90.6% specificity. Using an adhesive urine collection bag increases positivity risk.
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#PediatricTB #HealthInnovation
New pediatric TB diagnostic tools are urgently needed. The Determine TB LAM Ag urine test has 15.9% sensitivity and 90.6% specificity. Using an adhesive urine collection bag increases positivity risk.
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#PediatricTB #HealthInnovation
Estimating the Accuracy and Additionality of TB-LAM to Diagnose TB in Children Without HIV (AccuLAM) - PubMed
New diagnostic tests and alternative samples to diagnose tuberculosis in children are needed to tackle the diagnostic gap of pediatric tuberculosis. The Determine TB LAM Ag test in urine demonstrated…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🚨 Publication Alert🚨
New pediatric TB diagnostic tools are urgently needed. The Determine TB LAM Ag urine test has 15.9% sensitivity and 90.6% specificity. Using an adhesive urine collection bag increases positivity risk.
buff.ly/BVNPbqm
Congrats to all contributors👏
#PediatricTB #HealthInnovation
New pediatric TB diagnostic tools are urgently needed. The Determine TB LAM Ag urine test has 15.9% sensitivity and 90.6% specificity. Using an adhesive urine collection bag increases positivity risk.
buff.ly/BVNPbqm
Congrats to all contributors👏
#PediatricTB #HealthInnovation
Congratulations to Dr. Phumzile Dlamini on earning her PhD in Nursing from the University of South Africa. Her dedication to academic excellence and pioneering research is commendable. Best wishes for her continued success! #NursingLeadership #PhDAchievement #GlobalTB
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Phumzile Dlamini on earning her PhD in Nursing from the University of South Africa. Her dedication to academic excellence and pioneering research is commendable. Best wishes for her continued success! #NursingLeadership #PhDAchievement #GlobalTB
🚨Publication Alert🚨
In 2023, 1.3 million children developed TB. Xpert Ultra was reviewed for diagnostic accuracy in children for TB and rifampicin resistance, showing moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
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Congrats to all contributors👏
In 2023, 1.3 million children developed TB. Xpert Ultra was reviewed for diagnostic accuracy in children for TB and rifampicin resistance, showing moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
buff.ly/JESD2q2
Congrats to all contributors👏
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay for tuberculosis disease and rifampicin resistance in children - PubMed
The protocol for this review was originally published through Cochrane in 2019. The protocol for this update was a generic protocol that consolidated previously published Cochrane protocols of Xpert…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚨Publication Alert🚨
In 2023, 1.3 million children developed TB. Xpert Ultra was reviewed for diagnostic accuracy in children for TB and rifampicin resistance, showing moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
buff.ly/JESD2q2
Congrats to all contributors👏
In 2023, 1.3 million children developed TB. Xpert Ultra was reviewed for diagnostic accuracy in children for TB and rifampicin resistance, showing moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
buff.ly/JESD2q2
Congrats to all contributors👏
On Oct 17, we had the privilege of hosting a ceremony to celebrate the first group of PRISM coaches conducted under the Siyakhula CHART program, specifically for adolescents living with HIV in resource-scarce environments. The study is overseen by PI Musa Lewis Nhlabatsi. #BaylorFoundationEswatini
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
On Oct 17, we had the privilege of hosting a ceremony to celebrate the first group of PRISM coaches conducted under the Siyakhula CHART program, specifically for adolescents living with HIV in resource-scarce environments. The study is overseen by PI Musa Lewis Nhlabatsi. #BaylorFoundationEswatini
Tick-tock, one week left to apply to join the ranks of #globalhealth leaders! Don't miss your chance and apply for the #INSIGHT consortium in the NIH Fogarty Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program:
INSIGHT Fogarty Scholars | University of Maryland School of Medicine
The INSIGHT consortia is one of many consortia that comprise the Fogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program. The purpose of the Fogarty programs is to provide…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tick-tock, one week left to apply to join the ranks of #globalhealth leaders! Don't miss your chance and apply for the #INSIGHT consortium in the NIH Fogarty Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program:
Happy #BossesDay to our outstanding director, Dr. Anna Mandalakas! Your leadership and dedication inspire us daily. We are grateful for your guidance, which fosters a motivating and productive environment. Thank you for everything you do! #LeadershipExcellence
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy #BossesDay to our outstanding director, Dr. Anna Mandalakas! Your leadership and dedication inspire us daily. We are grateful for your guidance, which fosters a motivating and productive environment. Thank you for everything you do! #LeadershipExcellence
Global Handwashing Day serves as a reminder of the critical role hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of TB and other infectious diseases. Let's make handwashing a habit for a healthier world! #GlobalHandwashingDay #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth
October 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Global Handwashing Day serves as a reminder of the critical role hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of TB and other infectious diseases. Let's make handwashing a habit for a healthier world! #GlobalHandwashingDay #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth
Celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Our Houston team in Texas pays tribute to the rich traditions, history, and achievements of Native American communities that have shaped our city. Let’s continue to honor and uphold their enduring legacy. #IndigenousHeritage
October 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Our Houston team in Texas pays tribute to the rich traditions, history, and achievements of Native American communities that have shaped our city. Let’s continue to honor and uphold their enduring legacy. #IndigenousHeritage
Today is #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild, a time to acknowledge the potential and successes of girls worldwide. It is also an opportunity to highlight the impact of #TB on their health and pledge our support for providing every girl with access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.#EndTB
October 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today is #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild, a time to acknowledge the potential and successes of girls worldwide. It is also an opportunity to highlight the impact of #TB on their health and pledge our support for providing every girl with access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.#EndTB
October 9th marks the celebration of Uganda's independence, achieved in 1962. Wishing our Ugandan friends and colleagues a joyful Independence Day! #UgandaIndependence
October 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
October 9th marks the celebration of Uganda's independence, achieved in 1962. Wishing our Ugandan friends and colleagues a joyful Independence Day! #UgandaIndependence
#ICYMI Explore the Pediatric Global Health Collection by #SpringerNature, highlighting children's health in tropical regions. It addresses infectious diseases, nutrition, and socio-economic impacts on child health.
Discover more: buff.ly/DtVo08u.
Thanks to all contributors!
#ChildHealth #TBSky
Discover more: buff.ly/DtVo08u.
Thanks to all contributors!
#ChildHealth #TBSky
Topical Collection on Pediatric Global Health
Topical Collection on Pediatric Global Health is a collection of articles that examines children's health in tropical regions. This collection includes topics ...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#ICYMI Explore the Pediatric Global Health Collection by #SpringerNature, highlighting children's health in tropical regions. It addresses infectious diseases, nutrition, and socio-economic impacts on child health.
Discover more: buff.ly/DtVo08u.
Thanks to all contributors!
#ChildHealth #TBSky
Discover more: buff.ly/DtVo08u.
Thanks to all contributors!
#ChildHealth #TBSky