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Posted in Announcements, TB Drug Development, TB News, TB Prevention and Control Strategies
TB Edition of The Lancet Infectious Diseases
To commemorate World TB Day 2013, The Lancet Infectious Diseases publishes a Series of papers on tuberculosis, a disease that has long plagued human beings and was declared a global emergency in 1993 by WHO.
Posted in Announcements, Events, TB Drug Development, TB News, TB Prevention and Control Strategies
Get Ready for World TB Day March 24, 2013!
World TB Day is celebrated on March 24 and there is a lot going on during this week and next to highlight the continued problem of TB in the world and the solutions to address the problem. Included is a list of publications, news items, events, and links related to TB and World TB Day 2013.
Recap from the 43rd Union World Conference in Kuala Lumpur
The week of November 12th was exciting with the 43rd Union World Conference, the WGND Annual Meeting (will be posting presentations soon), and the Stop TB Coordinating Board Meeting. Included are some news highlights and a listing of webcasts of interesting and presentations relevant for TB drug development and research.
WHO Releases Global Tuberculosis Report 2012
The WHO released the Global Tuberculosis Report 2012 today. The main highlights and additional coverage are included.
Live Streaming of Demystifying Pyrazinamide Workshop–September 5 & 6
On September 5 and 6, 2012, the “Demystifying Pyrazinamide – Challenges and Opportunities” Workshop will be held at Johns Hopkins University and is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research, and the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New Drugs. There will be live streaming available.
TB Set to Achieve Major Millennium Development Goal by 2015
The 2012 Millennium Development Report was just released highlighting progress made to date. Great strides have been made in HIV and TB from the year 1990 (see below). The Global Plan to Stop TB issued by the Stop TB Partnership is set within the context of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
2012 WGND Annual Meeting is Nov 14 in Kuala Lumpur
We will have our 2012 Annual Meeting in Kuala, Lumpur on Wednesday, November 14 at the Impiana KLCC Hotel from 13:00 to 17:30. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health.
Unified Community Action For A TB-Free Africa Kicks Off
The Africa Coalition on Tuberculosis (ACT!) kicked off activities at a week-long planning meeting in June in Tirano, Italy. ACT!’s mission is to value and consolidate the power within communities throughout Africa to end the injustice of TB, a curable disease from which millions of our people suffer and die each year. Albert Makone, Community Representative for the Working Group on New TB Drugs, is a member of ACT!.
Posted in Announcements, Funding Opportunities, TB Prevention and Control Strategies
Call for TB REACH Wave 3 Proposals
TB REACH is currently accepting applications for Wave 3. The deadline for submitting proposals for Wave 3 is 17 September 2012.
Posted in Announcements, TB Diagnostics, TB News, TB Prevention and Control Strategies
Breaking news from the Stop TB Partnership
The Stop TB Partnership made two exciting announcements today: 1. US$ 40 million committed to roll-out of Xpert and 2. Dramatic results from TB REACH mHealth project make case for wider implementation.
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Toppix TB News- TB, a neglected disease in Uganda 15 May 2013
- Dr. John: Medications, T.B, tinnitus 8 May 2013
- U.S. non-profit group to build tuberculosis center in Pyongyang 4 May 2013
- Predictors of tuberculosis (TB) and antiretroviral (ARV) medication... 26 Apr 2013
- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB): an interview with Dr.... 26 Apr 2013
