Sharing insights from EDCTP Forum 2025
We need better tools to target TB preventive therapy.
Our poster dives into Mtb infection and TB progression risk models. Finds progression models may be the smarter bet.
Better prediction=better prevention
#EDCTP2025 @erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

Fresh of the press! A @plosglobalpublichealth.org collection of 12 articles seeking to conceptualize, render visible, and advocate for urgent action to confront Africa's #multimorbidity crisis. @thruzim.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social
speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/28/h...

Molecular cartridge based diagnostics have been a game changer for TB diagnostics - why can we not do the same for blood cultures?
Please see our newest publication in collaboration with FIND, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, the NMRL & @thruzim.bsky.social

PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

I presented at the #ZiMA sensitization event, organized by #BRTI TB team.
Representing ERASE TB, I shared our 3-year journey, insights into integrated health screening for TB-affected households—key steps toward shaping policy and programming for impact!
@erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

Many thanks to @erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social @norbertheinrich.bsky.social

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health from @emarambire.bsky.social & colleagues from @lshtm.bsky.social and @tropeninstitut.bsky.social :

Prediction models for Mtb infection among adolescent and adult household contacts in high tuberculosis incidence settings

journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

BRTI is seeking a Study Coordinator for the PROMISE Study in Harare. This 6-month, full-time role focuses on improving maternal and newborn health by integrating diagnostic-led STI screening into antenatal care.
Details here ⤵️

@thruzim.bsky.social ran a abstract mentorship day in preparation of the call for abstracts for the 2025 TB Union conference. We had v engaged discussion & plan to continue the mentorship with online sessions. @clairecalderw.bsky.social @mimimalhotra.bsky.social @emarambire.bsky.social

Yesterday we met with our TB community advisory board. Their insights & feedback are invaluable. Thank you for making the time to meet us! @thruzim.bsky.social @emarambire.bsky.social @clairecalderw.bsky.social @mimimalhotra.bsky.social

The 2024 Union World Lung Health Conference in Bali was a fantastic platform to showcase the ERASE-TB and Imba Hutano studies. Our team's contributions included:
✅ 5 oral presentations
✅ 1 poster presentation
Our presentations sparked insightful discussions & encouraged collaboration across teams.

New Study Alert: The SIMBA study launches with innovative jump plate mechanography to investigate how TB impacts muscle function and recovery. More here ➡️ thruzim.org/post/understanding-the-impact-of-tuberculosis-through-jumping-mechanography-simba-study@emarambire.bsky.social @erasetb.bsky.social

With 2024 slowly fizzling out I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our hard working staff at @thruzim.bsky.social ! I feel blessed & honored to work with this exceptional & inspirational team. Wishing everybody a peaceful holiday and a wonderful start into 2025! See you all in January.

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Hello BlueSky Community.
We are ERASE-TB, working to improve TB prevention through innovative diagnostic tests. Follow us for updates on our progress in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe! ➡️https://www.erase-tb.co.uk/ #ERASETB #TBPrevention #GlobalHealth