Great piece today by Sarah Newey and Ben Farmer in the The Telegraph, on the research that could lead to new TB vaccines... 🎉🎉 TB has reclaimed its place as the world's biggest infectious killer – but are its days numbered? telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

New modeling shows the potential impact of #tuberculosis #vaccines M72/AS01E and BCG-revaccination in #India. M72/AS01E could avert 16% cases in Delhi and BCG-revaccination 8.8% Read more bit.ly/4bPCXAd

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Just left Geneva and a really fascinating WHO Global Task Force on TB Impact Measurement meeting. A lot of clever folk, from all over the world, come together every few years to improve the methods used to estimate global and country TB burden. Crucial, but very much

Really engaging meetings last week with diverse perspectives from national programmes, policy makers, civil society, and researchers as we discussed ways forward on s̶u̶b̶c̶l̶i̶n̶i̶c̶a̶l̶ asymptomatic TB and TB screening

The #LIGHT teams are in #Abuja 🇳🇬 for our Annual Partner's Meeting. Members of the External Consortium Advisory Group & National TB programme representatives join our partners from Malawi, Uganda, Nigeria & the UK to review progress & strengthen collaborations. #LIGHTAbuja2024

We are delighted to have members of the The LIGHT Consortium External Consortium Advisory Group (ECAG) in Abuja. Their feedback and strategic oversight are invaluable. See what they had to say ⤵️ #LIGHTAbuja2024

Day 2 of the LIGHT Annual Partners' Meeting: A fascinating visit to Bingham University/Zankli Research Centre to Esu Karu's Palace in Nasarawa State, it was all about connecting with the community and seeing the real-world impact of our work.

A royal welcome at Esu Karu's Palace where we had fruitful discussion with local leaders on community roles in TB prevention. Grateful for the support of the traditional rulers in the role they play.Together, we can end TB.FCDO Global Health Research #LIGHTAbuja2024 #LIGHTonTB #LIGHTonNigeria

Just back from a fantastic week with The LIGHT Consortium colleagues at #LIGHTAbuja2024 discussing strategies for a gender-responsive approach to #EndTB. Many thanks to Zankli Research Centre for hosting, to all who presented their work, and to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make it happen!

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