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We are ERASE-TB, working to improve TB prevention through innovative diagnostic tests.

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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We proudly congratulate Edson Marambire, on successfully earning his PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Read more here➡️ www.erase-tb.co.uk/post/introdu...
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Introducing our newest PhD: Dr. Edson Marambire
We proudly congratulate Edson Marambire, Study Coordinator for ERASE TB, on successfully earning his PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. This remarkable achievement marks an important mil...
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Tropical Institute, LMU University Hospital Munich @tropeninstitut.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
In the Oral Abstract Session, Anna-Lisa Behnke shared insights about “The impact of prior TB on risk of subsequent TB in people living in households affected by TB: Results from the ERASE-TB study”. @erasetb.bsky.social
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Proud to share our work at #EDCTPForum2025. We developed 2 risk scores to predict M. tuberculosis infection among household contacts in 🇲🇿🇹🇿🇿🇼 — and found models predicting TB progression perform better than infection tools. www.erase-tb.co.uk/post/advanci...
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Advancing TB Risk Prediction: ERASE-TB Research Presented at EDCTP Forum 2025
We’re proud to share highlights from the recent EDCTP Forum 2025, where Edson Marambire presented his poster on risk prediction models for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection. His ...
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
‪𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! The RADIO-TB trial is offering a Welcome Trust funded PhD in Epidemiology. Based in Zimbabwe & London, this 42-month program focuses on TB management, cost-effectiveness & impact modelling. Apply by 25 March 2025 More info: thruzim.org/opportunities
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
We are excited to share that Dr Collins Timire has been awarded the prestigious Woodruff Prize for his pioneering research on “The Impact of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis on Livelihoods and the Mitigating Effects of Conditional Cash Transfers in Zimbabwe.”
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kkranzer.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Join us for a seminar on person centered care for TB affected households to address preexisting vulnerabilities and challenges resulting from TB. @thruzim.bsky.social @lshtm-tbmod.bsky.social @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social @clairecalderw.bsky.social @emarambire.bsky.social
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
TB is a disease of poverty A new RCT in @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social shows that pre-test & post-test TB counseling + conditional cash transfers significantly improved treatment outcomes in South Africa. The intervention cut unsuccessful TB outcomes nearly in half! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Effects of conditional cash transfers and pre-test and post-test tuberculosis counselling on patient outcomes and loss to follow-up across the continuum of care in South Africa: a randomised controlle...
The package of interventions consisting of pre-test and post-test tuberculosis counselling with conditional cash transfers significantly reduced the risk of unsuccessful tuberculosis patient outcomes,...
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UCL-TB @ucltb.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
"Person-Centred Care for TB-affected Households": hybrid symposium 11 Feb 2025, 1230-1400 GMT no pre-registration www.ucl.ac.uk/tb/person-ce... #tuberculosis
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kkranzer.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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
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kkranzer.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
@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
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Join us for the hybrid symposium: "Person-Centred Care for Tuberculosis-Affected Households" Date: 11 February 2025 Time: 12:30 - 14:00 (GMT) Location: Lecture Theatre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT Online: lshtm.zoom.us/j/93881522214 See you there!
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THRU ZIM @thruzim.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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
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Understanding the impact of Tuberculosis through jumping mechanography- SIMBA study
December started on a high note with the SIMBA study team setting up an electronic jump plate at the THRU-ZIM site. The SIMBA study will investigate the impact of tuberculosis on patients' muscle mass...
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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.
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kkranzer.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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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THRU ZIM @thruzim.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
🌍 Hello, Bluesky community! We are The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe. Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing across the life-course by conducting high-quality, multidisciplinary research focused on public health priorities in Zimbabwe and Africa Follow us for updates ⤵️ www.thruzim.org
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Samuel G. Schumacher @sgschumacher.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Today WHO released Guidance on evidence generation (GEG) on new regimens for #TB treatment — a first-of-its-kind document that advises researchers, developers, funders, and other stakeholders about how evidence should be generated to optimally inform WHO guideline development.
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
So proud to share that CDC DTBE’s new “TB Personal Stories" featuring our members are out! These were filmed as a roundtable with multiple perspectives on topics like TB stigma, treatment challenges & the importance of social/ emotional support. PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT! 💚 www.cdc.gov/tb/stories/i...
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Tuberculosis Personal Stories
Highlights the experiences of people diagnosed and treated for inactive TB and active TB disease.
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Erase TB @erasetb.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
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
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