RESTORE project launched in Zimbabwe THRU ZIM has officially launched the RESTORE project following a three-day investigator meeting that convened partners, frontline health care workers, community representatives and key stakeholders.RE...

The 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 has officially launched in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

RESTORE strengthens TB care through integrated, person-centred support — including nutrition, diabetes screening, mental health services & peer support.

➡️ Read more: www.thruzim.org/post/restore...

Sharing insights from EDCTP Forum 2025
We need better tools to target TB preventive therapy.
Our poster dives into Mtb infection and TB progression risk models. Finds progression models may be the smarter bet.
Better prediction=better prevention
#EDCTP2025 @erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

Hidden in Plain Sight: Africa’s Multimorbidity Crisis PLOS Global Public Health is delighted to share a new collection of papers curated by representatives of the Africa Multimorbidity Alliance.

Fresh of the press! A @plosglobalpublichealth.org collection of 12 articles seeking to conceptualize, render visible, and advocate for urgent action to confront Africa's #multimorbidity crisis. @thruzim.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social
speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/28/h...

Rapid bacterial identification and resistance detection using a low complexity molecular diagnostic platform in Zimbabwe Background Sepsis is a major cause of mortality in low-resource settings. Effective microbiological culture services are a bottleneck in diagnosis and surveillance. Aim We aimed to evaluate the perf...

Molecular cartridge based diagnostics have been a game changer for TB diagnostics - why can we not do the same for blood cultures?
Please see our newest publication in collaboration with FIND, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, the NMRL & @thruzim.bsky.social

PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

I presented at the #ZiMA sensitization event, organized by #BRTI TB team.
Representing ERASE TB, I shared our 3-year journey, insights into integrated health screening for TB-affected households—key steps toward shaping policy and programming for impact!
@erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

Many thanks to @erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social @kkranzer.bsky.social @norbertheinrich.bsky.social

Prediction models for Mtb infection among adolescent and adult household contacts in high tuberculosis incidence settings Tuberculosis household contacts are at high risk of developing tuberculosis. Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) is highly effective, but implementation is hindered by limited accessibility of diagn...

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health from @emarambire.bsky.social & colleagues from @lshtm.bsky.social and @tropeninstitut.bsky.social :

Prediction models for Mtb infection among adolescent and adult household contacts in high tuberculosis incidence settings

journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

BRTI is seeking a Study Coordinator for the PROMISE Study in Harare. This 6-month, full-time role focuses on improving maternal and newborn health by integrating diagnostic-led STI screening into antenatal care.
Details here ⤵️

@thruzim.bsky.social ran a abstract mentorship day in preparation of the call for abstracts for the 2025 TB Union conference. We had v engaged discussion & plan to continue the mentorship with online sessions. @clairecalderw.bsky.social @mimimalhotra.bsky.social @emarambire.bsky.social

Yesterday we met with our TB community advisory board. Their insights & feedback are invaluable. Thank you for making the time to meet us! @thruzim.bsky.social @emarambire.bsky.social @clairecalderw.bsky.social @mimimalhotra.bsky.social

The 2024 Union World Lung Health Conference in Bali was a fantastic platform to showcase the ERASE-TB and Imba Hutano studies. Our team's contributions included:
✅ 5 oral presentations
✅ 1 poster presentation
Our presentations sparked insightful discussions & encouraged collaboration across teams.

Understanding the impact of Tuberculosis through jumping mechanography- SIMBA study December started on a high note with the SIMBA study team setting up an electronic jump plate at the THRU-ZIM site. The SIMBA study will investigate the impact of tuberculosis on patients' muscle mass...

New Study Alert: The SIMBA study launches with innovative jump plate mechanography to investigate how TB impacts muscle function and recovery. More here ➡️ thruzim.org/post/understanding-the-impact-of-tuberculosis-through-jumping-mechanography-simba-study@emarambire.bsky.social @erasetb.bsky.social

With 2024 slowly fizzling out I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our hard working staff at @thruzim.bsky.social ! I feel blessed & honored to work with this exceptional & inspirational team. Wishing everybody a peaceful holiday and a wonderful start into 2025! See you all in January.

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We are ERASE-TB, working to improve TB prevention through innovative diagnostic tests. Follow us for updates on our progress in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe! ➡️https://www.erase-tb.co.uk/ #ERASETB #TBPrevention #GlobalHealth