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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can TB care keep up with the needs of young people? See how LIGHT Consortium's participatory study in Kenya is reshaping differentiated care and shaping how facilities like Rhodes Clinic operate today.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Men continue to experience more than twice the prevalence of TB than women across LMICs. This LIGHT Consortium-supported systematic review and meta-analysis adds to the evidence for gender-responsive TB prevention, diagnosis, and care. 📖 journals.plos.org/plosmedicine... #TB #EndTB #GlobalHealth

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Who is most likely to miss out on TB diagnosis and treatment? This LIGHT impact case study shows how better data uncovered important differences between men, women & young people helping shape fairer TB policies, strengthen national reporting & improve care. Read: light.lstmed.ac.uk/resources/li...

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Data-driven Insights Into Sex and Gender Disparities in Tuberculosis: Insights From The LIGHT Research Programme

This case study highlights how LIGHT addressed these challenges through gender-responsive and equity-focused research across Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda. LIGHT combined primary and secondary

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Person-centred #TB care needs more than good policy - it needs stronger health systems. Our participatory study with healthcare workers, managers and policymakers in #Nairobi identified local innovations, highlighted implementation barriers, and proposed practical ways to improve TB care.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎥Real stories from the LIGHT Consortium. This video captures moments of growth, connection, and collaboration from across our journey. Each voice tells part of a bigger story. youtu.be/uPvT-NF1EX8?... 📖 Read the full reflections: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul... #GlobalHealth #Collaboration

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My Journey on LIGHT

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB with inequitable partnerships. LIGHT shows shared leadership & inclusive governance lead to stronger TB research and impact. How we work matters. Build equitable, locally led partnerships. Read the case study: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB if evidence isn’t used. LIGHT strengthened capacity so researchers, policymakers & media can turn TB evidence into action. It’s not just about generating data—it’s about using it. Invest in capacity. Read the case study: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB without political will, accountability & financing. LIGHT brought TB evidence into parliaments & decision-making spaces—driving action on gender disparities & funding. TB is not just a health issue—it’s political. Read the case study: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB without turning evidence into policy. Gender barriers in TB are recognised—but too often not acted on. LIGHT supported countries to strengthen gender-responsive TB policies & guidelines. From evidence to action. Read more: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB without communities at the centre. LIGHT research in Nigeria & Uganda shows community-led TB solutions work—reducing stigma & increasing TB notifications by 35%. People with lived experience are not beneficiaries—they are partners. Read more: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We cannot #EndTB without reaching the “missing men.” LIGHT research in Uganda & Kenya shows TB services often fail to reflect men’s realities. Gender-responsive solutions led to a 51% increase in TB notifications. Design services that work for men. Act: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We won’t #EndTB if young people are left behind. LIGHT research shows adolescents & young adults face major barriers to TB care in Malawi & Kenya. We need youth-friendly, gender-responsive services—and young people as partners in designing them. Act: light.lstmed.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

New evidence is shaping TB policy and care in Uganda 🇺🇬 Through LIGHT, researchers at Gombe and Mityana Hospitals tested gender-responsive TB screening to improve diagnosis and care for men. 📄 Read the evidence brief: mli.mak.ac.ug/light-eviden... 🎥 Watch the Uganda video: youtu.be/BuM0MVoQnoQ?...

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Transforming TB Care in Uganda: LIGHT Consortium & Makerere University Lung Institute Impact Story

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Impact. Partnership. Legacy. The LIGHT Consortium in Malawi has strengthened TB responses through research, collaboration, and evidence-informed action. Watch how the programme has transformed lives and systems here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8nR...

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A Story of Impact and Legacy: The LIGHT Consortium in Malawi

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Nigeria remains one of the highest TB burden countries but our research is driving change through: 🔹 Men-focused TB interventions 🔹 Reduced stigma 🔹 Community-led solutions 🔹 Evidence shaping policy Ending TB needs partnership & local leadership 🎥Watch: youtu.be/_Fvb5Fw_OLM?... @zanklic.bsky.social

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Turning research into action: LIGHT’s impact and legacy in Nigeria

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Building stronger health systems through evidence and collaboration. The LIGHT Consortium partners in #Kenya has helped to improve TB responses and create lasting impact through research and partnerships in Kenya Watch the story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxp4... @afidep.bsky.social

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Our Impact Story – Transforming Gendered TB Pathways in Kenya

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

TB is preventable and curable - yet millions are still affected every year. The problem isn’t just medical. It’s social, structural, and gendered. This video shows how LIGHT is working with communities to change that. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/aaHVqoMTw2E?... #EndTB #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity

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LIGHT's Legacy

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

What does it take to make tuberculosis care truly equitable? This webinar shares lessons from a 6-year programme across Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi—showing how gender-responsive, community-led approaches can improve TB outcomes and influence policy. Watch: youtu.be/e1NUVIA_ghA?...

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WEBINAR: Advancing Gender-Responsive Tuberculosis Prevention and Care

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Why are men more affected by TB in Malawi? Higher exposure starts in adolescence-linked to smoking, alcohol use & high-risk environments. Good news:mobile, community TB testing is reaching more men & connecting them to care. Tackling TB in men protects whole communities: youtu.be/wMP4f05lgHM?...

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Mphatso Phiri - Tackling TB in Young Men and the Effectiveness of Community Outreach in Malawi

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🚨Research only matters if it’s used. Turn evidence into action with the Toolkit for Research Uptake—practical tools for real-world impact. Grounded in first-hand experience from the LIGHT Research Programme. It's practical, adaptable, & ready to use. light.lstmed.ac.uk/learning/res...

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Research Uptake Toolkit: A Practical Guide for Achieving Real-World Impact in the Context of Global Health

In this toolkit, we use the term ‘research uptake’ (RU), in alignment with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), to describe the set of processes and activities that help ensure

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Katherine Horton @kchorton.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Great to see this work led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social with @lightontb.bsky.social in @commsmed.nature.com. Further evidence that addressing gender disparities in TB burden and care are necessary for both an equitable response *and* an effective response. ⬇️

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

What if targeting TB in men could benefit entire populations? This new modelling study from @alexandra-richards.bsky.social suggests exactly that 👇 ✔️ More treatment coverage ✔️ Address social & structural risks 👉 Big reductions in TB incidence & mortality 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43...

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Zankli Research Centre @zanklic.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In commemoration of #WorldTBDay, we started with a road walk to sensitize the community on TB and the importance of early diagnosis & treatment. 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏾‍♂️ Then, @lightontb.bsky.social and @zanklic.bsky.social hosted a scientific symposium with the theme: #EndTB #GenderAndTB #LightConsortium

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🚨 HAPPENING NOW | 25 March 2026 | Sunbird Capital Hotel, Lilongwe AFIDEP & @MLW_Research, with Malawi's NTLEP, are hosting a high-level Dissemination forum on gendered TB evidence, spotlighting the disproportionate burden of TB on men in Malawi. 🎯 Theme: Evidence on Gendered TB: A Focus on Men

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

LIGHT shares findings from a 6-year TB programme in Uganda led by @maklunginstitute.bsky.social calling for gender-responsive, people-centred care. NTLP testimonies show stronger capacity, with data shaping policy and survivor-led Photovoice transforming TB programmes.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Dr Obioma Chijioke-Akaniro launches the Inspirational Women Seminar Series at LSTM with “I Dare to Try,” sharing her journey in medicine, leadership & advocacy. 📅 1 Apr 2026 ⏰ 11:30–12:30 BST 📍 Liverpool + online 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/liver... #GlobalHealth #WomenInScience

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📍Ahead of the 2026 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24th March, the LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya, AFIDEP & ReSoK in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Health Division of Tuberculosis and Lung Health the National TB Prog are hosting a Kenya National Stakeholders' Dissemination Forum.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Young people are a key group in the fight against TB. In Kenya, ages 15–24 account for 20% of TB patients lost to follow-up. Research from Nairobi County explores why and how youth-friendly TB services could improve care. 🎥 Watch Rhoda Pola share the findings: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sgA...

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Rhoda Pola - Youth and Gender-Responsive TB Care in Kenya

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The LIGHT partners in Kenya, AFIDEP & ReSoK joined County Health Directors from all 47 counties at a high-level one day round table discussion in Naivasha, convened by the MoH’s National TB Programme to strengthen Kenya's TB response.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us for the closing webinar of the LIGHT research programme exploring gender-responsive approaches to TB care. 📅 31 March 2026 |⏰ 12:00–13:30 BST Hear key findings from 6 years of global research, community-led insights, and what’s next for scaling impact. 👉 Register: shorturl.at/QVLDX

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The LIGHT Consortium was at the SADC Secretariat Annual Health Ministers Meeting. Date: 21-24 Feb 2026 Venue: Sandton, Gauteng, SA

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 📣 @ReSoKenya & @Afidep join stakeholders to organise the 7th Kenya International Scientific Lung Health Conference. Work in TB, lung health or health systems? 📍 5–8 Aug 2026 📌 Mombasa ⏳ 31 Mar 2026 📩 Submit your abstract: www.resok.org/kislhc/abstr...

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from the LIGHT Consortium 🌟 We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to our work this year—partners, collaborators, and the wider community. Here’s to reflection, rest, and renewed energy for the year ahead. Warm wishes for the festive season!

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Birat Nepal Medical Trust @bnmtnepal.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

@bnmtnepal.bsky.social team talking to Beate Ringwald about how to implement participatory co-design approaches with our communities. #UnionConf @lightontb.bsky.social

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

👩🏾‍⚕️ Do young men and women face different TB mortality risks? Today: Rhoda Pola (Nairobi, Kenya) presents at #WCLH2025: Gender-specific predictors of TB mortality among adolescents & young adults in Kenya. Findings highlight gendered vulnerabilities & opportunities for targeted TB interventions.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

👨🏾‍⚕️ How can TB programmes do more to reach men? Jasper Nidoi (MLI) presents findings from a gender-specific TB intervention combining extended clinic hours, male champions, & integrated health screening. Results show how gender-specific strategies can improve #TB detection & engagement among men

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📸 What does life after TB really mean for survivors? Today at #WCLH2025, Winceslaus Katagira (MLI) shares a photovoice study giving TB survivors in #Uganda the chance to tell their stories through photography. Their voices reveal resilience, challenges & the need for a more inclusive TB response

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

At the #2025UnionConference, The LIGHT Consortium conducted a workshop titled: “No-one ever asked us before! Building trust & collaborative action through participatory visual methods in #TB research.” Read more: lnkd.in/ejH8bSax

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Katherine Horton @kchorton.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

All are welcome to join the Gender Equity in TB Working Group today at 12:30 in Room B4B @theunion.org! We'll share updates on working group activities and host a panel discussion on progress to date and ways forward to ensure an equitable and inclusive #TB response.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Visit the Community Connect Photography Exhibition at the #2025UnionConference, Bella Centre Balcony 3, to learn more about the LIGHT Consortium amazing work.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Our photos are telling a story are at a display at the #2025UnionConference #CommunityConnect, Bella Centre Balcony 3. 📷 Our photography exhibition features work that we have conducted using the photovoice study method. Learn more: light.lstmed.ac.uk/research-2

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

💬 Can community-wide TB screening help bend the curve in Uganda? Today at #WCLH2025, @alexandra-richards.bsky.social presents modelling on Uganda’s twice-yearly active case-finding campaigns. The work suggests these community efforts are meaningfully reducing #TB incidence and mortality.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Is TB more common in cities or rural areas? New analysis presented by Seyed Alireza Mortazavi at #WCLH2025 today! • Urban > Rural in Africa • Rural > Urban in Western Pacific • Similar elsewhere 2.3 million participants 26 countries using a Bayesian model fitted to WHO data. 🤝 by @LIGHTonTB

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

TODAY! Innovation from Nigeria at the Union Conference! #WCLH2025 Nathan Zoakah presents an e-poster on how community-based initiatives improved TB knowledge and attitudes in Nasarawa — using machine learning to assess impact. #TB #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Nigeria @zanklic.bsky.social

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🗓️ Workshop #UnionConf2025! Learn how Beate Ringwald, Mary Mpakibi, Zakariah Abdukkahi, Rebecca Karimu, Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Jasper Nidoi & Rhoda Pola use participatory visual methods to build trust, centre lived TB experiences & foster equitable research partnerships. #CommunityEngagement #TBResearch

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🗓️ Happening today at #UnionConf2025! Chidiebube Aneke from @zanklic.bsky.social presents a gender-responsive, community-led TB initiative in peri-urban Nigeria that’s reducing stigma and improving access to care. #TB #GlobalHealth #Equity #UnionConference2025

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🗓️ Happening today at #UnionConf2025! Are men really more affected by TB? @nswartwood.bsky.social (Harvard), with support from the LIGHT Consortium, presents new Bayesian insights into TB prevalence by sex across LMICs. #TB #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Day 1: the LIGHT Annual Consortium meeting kicks off this morning at the Crown Plaza in Copenhagen. Consortium partners from Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda and the UK meet to discuss the key research findings, research uptake and impact so far.

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