Advancing gender‑responsive TB prevention & care—examining results, impact, and legacy of the LIGHT Research Programme (Prof. Toyosi Adekeye) and “A TB Story: What the Fuss Is All About” (Dr. Aminu Babayi). Thank you to everyone who joined.

group pictures of participants at the community talking about TB

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

💡Highlights
✅Keynote by Toyosi Adekeye
✅Engaging lectures & Q&A sessions
✅Impactful skit on TB challenges & stigma

🌟Students were empowered to become health ambassadors in their communities!

💬Vice-Principal Mr. Benedict: "This event is a game-changer in educating young minds to fight TB."
#EndTB

Zankli Research Centre (ZRC) & @lightontb.bsky.social Consortium hosted a school advocacy event at GSS Kodape, Karu, ahead of World TB Day, 2025
📢 Theme: "Yes We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver"
The event educated students on TB prevention and treatment to eradicate TB.

Dr. John Bimba speaking during the NCAG meeting

Toyosi presenting all Research Uptake activities

Dr. Obioma from the National Programme giving her feed backs

Group picture

The LIGHT Consortium’s NCAG Hybrid meeting was a success! We are grateful to our NCAG for their valuable suggestions moving forward. Members appreciated the reports shared and discussed additional areas to focus on, including collaborations in advocacy and media engagements. @lightontb.bsky.social