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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to a member of our MTBI group, Lucía Carratalá Castro, on the defense of her PhD thesis, entitled "New Approaches to Diagnose Tuberculosis in Children"! 👏

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

📍 Last week, MTBI joined the NUS–Lancet PRIME Commission on Pandemic Justice in Singapore, bringing together global experts to reimagine equitable, community-centered pandemic preparedness. Thanks to Helena Legido-Quigley, The Rt. Honorable Helen Clark, NUS & The Lancet Group! #PublicHealth #TB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the @mtbi.bsky.social team! Boas festas e um feliz ano novo! 🎆

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

During World Science Day for Peace and Development, Dr. Dinis Nguenha from CISM shared that using the #Truenat portable molecular diagnostic system enabled 82% of TB patients to start treatment on the same day of diagnosis, improving care and reducing delays!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

👏 Dr. Belén Saavedra Cervera (ISGlobal & CISM) wowed audiences at the XXIX Jornadas sobre Tuberculosis 2025, presenting key findings on TB transmission in Manhiça through molecular epidemiology. Thanks to #CoMB, #uiTB & #fuiTB!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🗨️ Our PhD student, Salome Valencia, presented today at the XXIX Jornadas Internacionales sobre Tuberculosis 2025, hosted by #CoMB, #uiTB & #fuiTB. She explored how armed conflict and social inequality shape #TB in Colombia. Grateful to all for fostering these vital discussions!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🙌🏾Yesterday marked a truly memorable moment! The very first @mtbi.bsky.social Initiative Forum was a resounding success! 🤝It brought together passionate experts and researchers to exchange ideas on #TB prevention & explore exciting developments in vaccine research.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The day has arrived! Don’t miss our very first @mtbi.bsky.social Forum today alongside the 4th Manhiça Foundation Global Health Symposium. ➡️ Follow it online: lnkd.in/dbJT_KWG @isglobal.org @fundacionareces.bsky.social eces.bsky.social @acesurafrica.bsky.social africa.bsky.social @manhica_cism

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

💥We are delighted to announce that our initiative @mtbi.bsky.social will be hosting its first-ever Forum, taking place alongside the 4th Edition of the Manhiça Foundation Global Health Symposium, on July 22! 📝Register to attend virtually or in person: www.cismmanhica.org/simposio25

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We participated in the European Advanced Course in Clinical Tuberculosis #EACCTB 2025, organized by TBnet. Our PI @agbasteiro.bsky.social was an invited speaker on the clinical spectrum of TB, contributing to the scientific exchange with his expertise. #endTB #GlobalHealth #MTBI

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

#MTBI was proud to join the 12th #EDCTP Forum last week in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brought together global leaders to advance clinical research and partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa. A great opportunity to connect, share insights, and support better health through global collaboration.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

#MTBI members Dr. Lucía Carratalá & @joannaehrlich.bsky.social ‪joined other colleagues to present updates on the final key study results, main indicators & data management. 👏A great opportunity to showcase the hard work behind Impactful research on the advances in TB diagnostics. #endTB #Stool4TB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The #Stool4TB Consortium Annual Meeting in Eswatini kicked off with opening remarks from Dr. @agbasteiro.bsky.social, PI of the #MTBI initiative, and Ms. Rejoice Nkambule, Deputy Director of Public Health at Eswatini’s Ministry of Health.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

✨The final annual meeting of the #Stool4TB Consortium in Mbabane, Eswatini, was a great success — marking the conclusion of five years of collaborative research to improve tuberculosis diagnosis. Partners from across Eswatini, Uganda, and Mozambique came together to celebrate a major milestone!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Rafael Prados-Rosales from the Department of Preventive Medicine, Public Health and Microbiology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). During his visit to #CISM in Manhiça, he presented a highly relevant and insightful article. Thank you!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

👏🏾Thank you, TBnet Academy, for having us! It has been a pleasure to be part of this forum — sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and contributing expert mentorship in the field of tuberculosis. We truly value these spaces for scientific exchange and collaboration. #TBnetAcademy #endTB #MTBI

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🟡 We're pleased to be participating in the TBnet Academy in Tirana this week! 📸 Today, Dr. @agbasteiro.bsky.social delivered a talk on Asymptomatic Tuberculosis, sharing insights on one of the most challenging aspects of TB control. #TBnetAcademy #endTB #MTBI

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

💡 Our Journal Club, is an excellent opportunity to stay up to date with #TB developments & engage in insightful discussions about selected articles. This week Amélia Honwana, Medical Doctor at #CISM, presented an article on the immunogenicity of the vaccine H56:IC31 in reducing TB. #MTBI

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

❕ Today, we recognize #WorldHealthDay, a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made in global health and the challenges that still lie ahead. Health is a fundamental human right, yet millions around the world still lack access to basic care, safe environments, and essential support.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

💡 An interesting activity we organize is the Journal Club, an excellent opportunity to stay up to date with #TB developments & engage in insightful discussions about selected articles. This week, Caterina Velasco, Superior Lab Technician at #CISM, presented a study on TB diagnosis in children. #MTBI

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

👏🏾 El debate de ayer de #CaixaResearch sobre #Tuberculosis fue imprescindible. La enfermedad infecciosa más mortal del mundo fue analizada en profundidad por @agbasteiro.bsky.social, @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas. ➡️ Si te lo perdiste, aún puedes verlo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=USQv...

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

❗Hoy participamos en un debate de Caixa Research sobre #TB. Estará uno de nuestros PI @agbasteiro.bsky.social, junto con @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas, con la moderadora Jessica Mouzo. ¡No os lo perdáis! Apúntate: caixaresearch.org/es/debates-c... #endTB #MTBI #CaixaResearch

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Sim! Podemos Acabar com a Tuberculose: Compromisso, Investimento, Resultados. Hoje, Dia Mundial da #Tuberculose, reforçamos a urgência de agir contra esta doença. O CISM e seus parceiros têm se dedicado intensamente à pesquisa e ao desenvolvimento de novas ferramentas para prevenção e combate à TB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

💥 Today we are reminded that TB is one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. Despite being preventable and curable, millions of people still suffer from its effects. MTBI is committed to improving TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention to move closer to its eradication. #endTB #WorldTBDay

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🔬 #MTBI never stop learning to improve and continue growing as a team. Yesterday, some of our members participated in the Electrocardiography Update and Improvement Course, led by Dr. Neusa Jessen, which provided comprehensive insights into conducting and interpreting ECGs 👏

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

El próximo 26 de marzo, no os perdáis el debate de Caixa Research sobre #TB en el que participará uno de nuestro PI @agbasteiro.bsky.social, junto con @pjcardona14.bsky.social e Iñaki Comas, con la moderadora Jessica Mouzo. Apúntate: caixaresearch.org/es/debates-c... #endTB #MTBI #CaixaResearch

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🙌🏾 Tomorrow is International Women's Day! #IWD We celebrate women’s talent worldwide, especially the incredible ones in our research group. Their curiosity, effort & dedication drive new discoveries. Science needs more voices, more ideas & more women!

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A few days ago, we shared some key terms from #TBdictionary, a tool designed to standardize and clarify TB terminology as it constantly evolves. ⬇️Let's add some more today! 🔗 Learn more: tbdictionary.org #TBdictionary #endTB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The PreFIT Consortium Annual Meeting has come to an end! 🚀💡Great insights and productive discussions as we move PreFIT forward! An engaging and insightful gathering, filled with valuable discussions on communication, dissemination, exploitation, scientific output, and collaborative studies.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The PreFIT Consortium Annual Meeting continues! 🔬🚀 Today’s sessions covered key aspects of communication, dissemination, and exploitation, as well as scientific output and updates on PRESTO and collaborative studies. 📸 Some presentations were lead by #MTBI members @agbasteiro.bsky.social and @Dinis

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

This week, some of our #MTBI members are in Cape Town, South Africa, attending the PreFIT Consortium Annual Meeting. Today marked the kickoff, with discussions on the study’s progress, including database closure, sample testing, and manuscript preparation. Stay tuned for more updates! 📊🔬✨

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

@who.int's Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights a significant number of new #TB cases are driven by 5 major risk factors: undernutrition, HIV infection, alcohol use disorders, smoking & diabetes.

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Tuberculosis terminology is an ever-changing landscape. We created #TBdictionary to unify the language we speak. ⬇️We have summarized some terms you should know if you are interested or currently doing research in the #TB. Follow us for more! Learn more: tbdictionary.org #TBdictionary #endTB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🔬✨ @clarasuner.bsky.social investigadora de #MTBI fue a visitar a los estudiantes del Institut El Cairat, para compartir cómo es el día a día de una científica e inspirar a los más jóvenes, que participaron en un experimento simulador de ensayo clínico. #MTBI #FuturoDeLaCiencia #científiques

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

🙌Recognition of the talent and work of women in science goes beyond February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. #MTBI fights for equity and celebrates the talent, effort and passion of the women who drive science forward. #WomenInScience 💪🏼👩‍🔬🔬 📸 Part of the MTBI team at CISM

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🙌We are delighted to share that we have officially completed all recruitment for the #Stool4TB project. The final numbers for their pediatric and adult cohorts stand at 1290 and 677 participants respectively. This is an amazing achievement! Learn more: stool4tb.org

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

📊 Exciting new insights in #TB research! Pleased to announce that our latest study 'BMI as a Predictor of Progression from TB Infection to Active TB in PLHIV,' has been published in the International Journal of Lung and Tuberculosis Disease. Full text: lnkd.in/dxA438pe 👏Congrats @DinisNguena

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

We want to share one of our latest research projects! This is the manuscript on performance of stool-based molecular tests on @thelancet.bsky.social led by @lucia.carratala & @agbasteiro.bsky.social Full text👇🏾 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🤝 Thanks to all authors! On behalf of #Stool4TB

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

👏🏾 We are delighted to share that we have officially completed the follow up for PreFIT study. HURRAY!! 🙌🏾 PreFIT study addresses the need for better diagnostic tools for tuberculosis. ➡️ Learn more about it: predictingtb.org

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Global #TB incidence rate (new cases per 100 000 population per year) is estimated to have increased by 4.6% between 2020 and 2023, from 129 in 2020 to 134 in 2023, following declines of about 2% per year between 2010 and 2020. How will it be in 2025? Source: Global Tuberculosis Report 24' @who.int

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

🤝🏾 We have participated at the @isglobal.org Scientific Retreat from the Global Viral and Bacterial Infections Programme. 💬 #MTBI members explained important insights from our work. @agbasteiro.bsky.social @clarasuner.bsky.social

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MTBI @mtbi.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Hello Bluesky! We are #MTBI, The Manhiça Tuberculosis Initiative. We are committed to pioneering research on how to #endTB through new diagnostic tools, treatments & vaccines. More info on what we do and how to #endTB together coming soon!

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