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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 In a study of Tanzanian children, >95% had low-to-moderate skin carotenoid levels. Among CLHIV, lower carotenoid scores were linked to higher viral loads and lower CD4, suggesting potential for carotenoids in reducing inflammation. buff.ly/kByn87H Congrats to all contributors! 👏

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#ChildHealthDay is an important day to raise awareness of children's health. Did you know that tuberculosis is a major cause of illness and death among children? The #GlobalTB Program works with partners worldwide to ensure every child has access to quality healthcare and a bright, healthy future.

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ready to lead the charge in global health research? Check out the INSIGHT consortium's #NIHFogarty Launching Future Leaders program application materials and checklist! #GlobalHealth #ResearchLeaders buff.ly/fsdpWxl

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 A meta-analysis of 73 studies found that ~1 in 8 children with severe acute malnutrition have TB. Risk was highest in Southern Africa and among children exposed to TB at home. Supports integrated TB screening in SAM care. buff.ly/UVw3fY8 Congrats to all contributors 👏

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 How long does #TPT protect against TB? A new study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, combining data from more than 84,000 people across 44 cohort studies in 24 countries, found that the answer depends on the setting. buff.ly/teFTL3h Congrats to all contributors 👏

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Get ready to become a global health leader! The INSIGHT consortium #NIHFogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program is accepting applications. Check out our top tips to ace the application process! buff.ly/fsdpWxl #GlobalHealth #ResearchTraining

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The INSIGHT consortium is still accepting applications for the 27-28 #NIHFogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program with the amazing PI and mentor, Dr Anna Mandalakas. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your global health research skills! buff.ly/fsdpWxl

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy #LaborDay to all of our hardworking friends and colleagues in the US who play a vital role in ensuring global health and wellbeing! #GlobalHealth #ThankYou

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚨Opportunity Alert🚨 Research Training in Infection & Immunity T32 is accepting applicants for the 26–27 academic year. Open to current postdocs at Baylor and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center with an MD, PhD, or both. Deadline: Wed, Sept 16, 2026 buff.ly/lVZpiWi

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Infection and Immunity T32 Training Program

The Infection and Immunity National Research Service Award (NRSA) post-doctoral training program based at Baylor College of Medicine was awarded in...

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are you interested in becoming a future leader in #globalhealthresearch? The INSIGHT consortium is accepting applications for the 27-28 #NIHFogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program. Check your eligibility and apply now! buff.ly/fsdpWxl

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we recognize the tireless efforts of healthcare workers worldwide, particularly in the fight against #TB. Let us continue to support and advocate for those on the front lines of humanitarian aid. #EndTB #GlobalHealth

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

International Youth Day reminds us of the urgent need to address the global TB epidemic among young people. Let's empower them with education, prevention, and access to treatment for a healthier future. #InternationalYouthDay #Tuberculosis #YouthHealth

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📣 Attention all aspiring leaders in #globalhealthresearch! 🌍👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 The #INSIGHT consortium is now accepting applications for the 27-28 #NIHFogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! buff.ly/fsdpWxl

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INSIGHT Fogarty Scholars

Applications are now OPEN for the 2027-2028 cycle

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It's # NationalBookLoversDay! Have you read Everything is Tuberculosis? John Green does an amazing job illustrating that TB is a social disease with medical implications. Recommended for anyone interested in one of the world’s oldest, most destructive, and inequitable diseases.

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EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS

In which John reads the first chapter of Everything Is Tuberculosis, his seventh book. You can preorder EITB at http://everythingistb.com or wherever books are sold. Yes, there is an audiobook, and…

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's #BacktoSchool season! Did you know that #childhoodTB is a major cause of school absenteeism? It's crucial for schools to educate parents and children about symptoms and encourage #earlydetection to prevent the spread of the disease. Let's keep our schools and communities healthy! 🍎📝

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

August is #NationalBreastfeedingMonth. Nursing can help protect babies from TB: breast milk—especially colostrum—delivers antibodies and immune cells that strengthen newborn immunity and may lower transmission risk. Early breastfeeding matters. #TBawareness #healthymom #healthybaby

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Both Hepatitis and TB can cause severe liver damage and long-term disability, but most cases are preventable and treatable with vaccination, routine screening, early diagnosis and timely antivirals or antibiotics. Know the signs, get tested and seek care. #WorldHepatitisDay #tuberculosis

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This week, incoming BCM INSIGHT scholars, with co‑PI Dr Anna Manadalakas and program manager Crystal Cazier, attended the NIH Fogarty LAUNCH orientation for networking, mentorship, and training ahead of their fellowship year. 25–26 scholar John Mukisa also attended to share his fellowship experience

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Today is #InternationalDayofCooperatives, and we’re proud to be part of the effort to accelerate sustainable development and #EndTB. Peace isn’t just the absence of war, it’s the presence of justice, inclusion, and cooperation. 🕊️ On #CoopsDay 2026, we celebrate how #Coops4Peace build a better world.

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy #IndependenceDay! Wishing our colleagues and friends in the US a safe and enjoyable #4thofJuly holiday

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

National HIV Testing Day is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy, such as PrEP, condoms, ART, or other sexual health services. #lHIVTestingDay #KnowYourStatus

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today is # PublicServiceDay, which celebrates public service, highlights its role in development, and honors public servants. We thank our staff for their tireless dedication to the community! #GivingBack #ThankYou #Medicine #Tuberculosis

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today, our Houston team in Texas joins the nation in honoring #Juneteenth. Let us never forget our history and those who sacrificed for freedom and justice for all. #FreedomDay

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 In Eswatini, targeted NGS uncovered rifampicin-resistant TB strains missed by routine tests; 64% had rpoB I491F, and 55% of RR strains showed bedaquiline resistance. tNGS prompted treatment changes, resulting in strong outcomes. buff.ly/KPT9yiE Congrats to all contributors👏

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Targeted next-generation sequencing implementation in Eswatini identifies rifampicin and bedaquiline resistance undetected by routine diagnostic testing - PubMed

In Eswatini, multidrug-resistant (MDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) strains harbouring the rifampicin-resistance (RR) rpoB I491F mutation are missed by routine diagnostics, including GeneXpert…

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 New paper urges the inclusion of 9–14-year-olds in TB vaccine plans. Authors propose exposure-focused designs to speed efficacy data. buff.ly/yUCUbwL Congrats to all contributors👏

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Inclusion of young adolescents in policy development for new tuberculosis vaccines

The infant tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, prevents severe tuberculosis disease, but protection is rarely durable beyond childhood.

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 AWH have higher rates of DVL than adults. AWH in Eswatini & Lesotho were enrolled; 13.4% had DVL. Results suggest individualized, rather than algorithmic, approaches may better support adolescents with persistent adherence challenges. buff.ly/RRcYRuu Congrats to all contributors👏

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Predictors of Detectable Viral Load among Adolescents with HIV in Low Resource Settings who are Receiving Care in Youth-Friendly Clinics - PubMed

While clinical factors, particularly a prior DVL and non-DTG regimen, were associated with DVL, few psychosocial features consistently emerged across predictive models. The high viral suppression…

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 TB remains a major global health issue with infections rising. In its 20th year, #TBnet reviews key advances from 2025, highlighting progress in epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research priorities. buff.ly/u7i83C4 Congrats to all contributors👏

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A Year in Review on Tuberculosis and Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Disease: A 2026 Update for Clinicians and Scientists - PubMed

The year 2025 presented many exciting advancements in almost all fields of mycobacterial science. This article provides an expert-based, clinically orientated summary of the main new findings in the…

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🎉 Big Announcement! 🎉 #GlobalTB is moving to a new group on #LinkedIn! Keep up with us there for the latest updates on our team's activities, #TB treatment and prevention, global health, and pioneering research. Stay updated and be part of the discussion! buff.ly/9uJAunk

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

During #NationalMentalHealthMonth we recognize mental health conditions are common among people with #TB due to stigma, discrimination, isolation, and a lack of social support. It is an important reminder that TB can affect not just our physical health, but our mental wellbeing too.

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Mental health - a human right for people affected by tuberculosis

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY SPOTLIGHTWorld Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health as a universal human right, and about the required actions to promote and…

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy #LabourDay to our friends and colleagues around the world! We are increadibly grateful for each and every healthcare worker, clinician, and nurse, whose daily efforts keep our communities safe in the fight against TB. #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🚨Publication Alert🚨 Precision medicine is reshaping care, and #TB is following. Emerging tools, such as biomarkers to individualize treatment duration, host endotypes for targeted therapies, and therapeutic drug monitoring, are advancing. Read more here: buff.ly/ZtD9hbC Congrats to all contributors👏

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Precision medicine-a new era for the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #InfantImmunizationWeek! From day one, vaccines help keep babies safe— including protection against tuberculosis through the BCG vaccine. Immunization saves lives and strengthens communities. #NIIW #VaccinesWork #InfantHealth

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🧪 Join us at the TB GAPS iECHOHub on Thurs, 23 Apr for a presentation on Optimizing TB Testing through Usage of Novel Screening in CALHIV at Baylor Malawi COE Clinic. The discussion will highlight how enhanced screening strategies are being integrated into care. Register here: buff.ly/mIgT5ff #TBSky

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congrats to D43 Siyakhula Scholar and NIH Fogarty fellow Nompumelelo Mzizi on successfully defending her PhD dissertation! We are incredibly proud of Mpumie and her accomplishments and wish her all the best as she graduates from UTHealth Houston this Spring semester and returns to Eswatini

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#WorldHealthDay promotes health and well-being worldwide. #TB is a global health challenge that can be overcome through collective action and international solidarity. Learn about the WHO Collaborating Centres working so health decisions are built on the best science buff.ly/N63SKlo #HealthForAll

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

#NationalPublicHealthWeek invites us all to renew our commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. Together we can create a world where no one is left behind in the fight against #TB #NPHW #EndTB buff.ly/dJPAWDl

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#ICYMI To commemorate #WorldTBDay, last week, Eswatini convened a high‑level TB conference emphasizing coordinated action. A panel moderated by Dr. Debrah Vambe featured TB GAPS’ Mbongeni Dube, who discussed sustainable financing to advance the country’s 2030 TB elimination target. #TBSky

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Melody of Woolves @melodyofwoolves.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Another successful TB Ed talk complete! If you weren't able to watch this one live, you can catch the recording at www.youtube.com/live/g4gE2bp... I'd say it was a good one, but they really all are.

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🚨 Publication Alert🚨 The rise in migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking children globally impacts their mental health. This scoping review evaluates interventions from 2010 to 2025, highlighting intervention effectiveness, gaps, and future improvements. buff.ly/RZRDYIP Congrats to all contributors👏

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the 2026 #TBGAPS Newsletter release for #WorldTBDay! Stay up to date on the project and global initiatives to address the challenges of #TB in children buff.ly/pmF0AYR

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TB GAPS Newsletter 2026

TB GAPS Newsletter 2024 Celebrating World TB Day

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#WorldTBDay is an important reminder of the global toll of #tuberculosis. We must continue to invest in research to unlock new treatments and preventive strategies. #EndTB

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Women and girls with #HIVAIDS are disproportionately affected by #TB. On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let's make sure to continue the dialogue and raise awareness on prevention and treatment. #NWGHAAD #HIVPrevention #EndTB

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate the amazing women who lead and inspire us daily and blaze the trail for future generations of female medical professionals.

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Supporting the mental well-being of teens with #TB is vital to improving their quality of life, treatment adherence, and recovery. Read more here: buff.ly/otOZa6s #MentalHealthMatters

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! This month, we celebrate women's accomplishments in #STEM by recognizing the incredible female minds who changed the world of science and medicine!

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This week, our team is at the 2026 End TB Conference of the Union North American Region in Philadelphia, PA. We're diving into innovative strategies and sharing vital data on eradicating TB. What an incredible opportunity to advance toward a TB-free world together! #EndTB

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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

🧪 Join us at the TB GAPS iECHOHub on Weds, 25 Feb for a presentation on Computer‑aided detection for pediatric TB, an emerging area of interest with unique diagnostic challenges and questions about performance, limitations, and appropriate use. Register here: buff.ly/mIgT5ff #GlobalHealth #TBSky

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