Let’s take a step towards a TB-free future by choosing care, compassion, and action 🤝

Because every life matters. Every breath counts.

#WorldTuberculosisDay #StopTB #HealthAwareness #PublicHealth #TBPrevention #ChildHelpFoundation

TB preventive therapy (3HP) can reduce the risk of developing active TB by up to 90% when taken correctly. ☺️

Under the #CRITIC project @theunion.org , 1,026 people have started the 3HP regimen, and 893 have already completed treatment!💊

#EndTB #TBPrevention #LatentTB #3HP

Gavin Churchyard - "if you dream it you can do it: we need potent, scalable, single use TB preventive therapy: we can achieve it"
#UnionConf #TBPrevention

Denis Falzon from @who.int : ‘’TPT is one tool among many : we need to use them all’’
#UnionConf #TBprevention

Edna Tembo from #Malawi sharing her expertise on how to engage everyone from policymakers to community members in commitment to 3HP scale-up!
#UnionConf @unitaid.bsky.social
#TBprevention

Inspiring to hear experiences from communities driving the TB prevention revolution: united to END TB!
#UnionConf #TBprevention

Did you know that people with #diabetes are at a higher risk of developing #TB? Today, let's raise awareness about the importance of access to diabetes care and how it can also impact #TBprevention. #WorldDiabetesDay #AccessToCare

Sound the alarm: prevention is far cheaper — and kinder — than crisis care.
📊 Evidence is from a TB Specific Impact Survey, conducted during the Stop TB Work Orders, with 180 responses from 39 countries.
#PreventionCrisis #TBPrevention #52PercentDisrupted #PreventToEndTB #RestoreTBFunding #EndTB

Enjoyed working with the CA TB controllers association to develop a simple aid to guide #TBprevention in children, please check it out here and share: ctca.org/wp-content/u...

@citc-tb.bsky.social #tuberculosis #LTBI

🔬 New in The Lancet Infectious Diseases! CLIME & collaborators highlight how to care for those exposed to MDR/RR-TB.
Key takeaways:
✅ Levofloxacin cuts TB risk ~60%
✅ Tuberculosis preventive treatment works
✅ Support & nutrition matter
📌 Read: doi.org/10.1016/S147...
#MDRTB #TBprevention #EndTB

YES YOU AND ME CAN END TB! 🤝 Let's join forces to fight TB in South Africa! 🇿🇦 Get screened 🩺, complete treatment 💊, and support those affected ❤️. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 Learn more: www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z... #EndTB #TBPrevention #SouthAfrica

Identifying gaps in tuberculosis preventive care for non-U.S.-born persons at community health clinics in the United States
Ahmed, A., Aiona, K. et al.
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#TBPrevention #GlobalHealth #CommunityClinics

Antituberculous Drugs (Tab. Form)
#TuberculosisTreatment #AntituberculousDrugs #TBMedication #Isoniazid #Rifampicin #Ethambutol #Pyrizinamide #MyrinP #Rifa4 #Rimactal #Myambutol #TBTherapy #DrugDosage #PharmacyGuide #Healthcare #InfectiousDiseases #TBPrevention #MedicalGuidelines #PublicHealth

#Tuberculosis #TB can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes healthcare workers. Ensure you're up to date with TB screening and consider the BCG vaccine. #TBprevention #HealthcareWorkersTB

Namibia Ranked High in Cases of TB Worldwide [Namibian] Namibia is ranked among the top countries globally for high tuberculosis (TB) incidence, with 8 652 cases recorded in 2024.

#Namibia #Tuberculosis #TBprevention #GlobalHealth #HealthAwareness

Policy Impediments to Tuberculosis Elimination: Consequences of an Absent Medicare National Coverage Determination for Tuberculosis Prevention

Despite being preventable, #TB affects thousands in the US. A major barrier to TB elimination is the lack of Medicare coverage for TB infection screening and testing. Our team describes how this policy gap affects US TB elimination efforts. rdcu.be/efcBa #TBPrevention #Medicare #CTB

💉 Fighting TB with Innovation on World Tuberculosis Day🙏

On World Tuberculosis Day, let’s highlight the importance of TB awareness and the role of healthcare technology in treatment. 

📧 info@transcodesolution.com
🌐 www.transcodezyitsolutions.com

#WorldTuberculosisDay #TBPrevention #HealthTech

🔬“The Silent Surge: Tuberculosis Cases Climb to Highest Levels in Over a Decade Across the U.S.” In a startling turn of events, tuberculosis (TB)—a disease many believed was largely under control in the United States—has quietly made a troubling comeback. According to newly released preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TB cases in the U.S. have reached their highest numbers since 2011, a sign that this ancient illness is far from being a relic of the past.

🩺 Don’t ignore the signs—knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your health. Read the full story now #Tuberculosis #HealthAlert #PublicHealth #CDCReport #TBOutbreak #DiseaseAwareness #InfectiousDiseases #TBPrevention

“Good nutrition = Strong immunity 💪🍎🥦
Fuel your body with the right nutrients to prevent TB and stay healthy! 🌍❤️ #TBPrevention #EatHealthy #StrongerTogether”

#YesWeCanEndTB #CommitinvestDeliver #WorldTBDay2025 #CommitInvestDeliver

🔔 REMINDER: TBPPM Photo Contest 2025 – Final Days to Enter! 📸⏳
Don't miss your chance to showcase the powerful efforts in TB prevention and care.
🏆 Top 3 winners get a special reward + feature story!
📩 Submit here before time runs out: www.tbppm.org/news/2271530
#TBPPM #TBPrevention #EndTB

Hello BlueSky Community.
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

Over 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs facilitating early detection of TB: JP Nadda - Yes Punjab News Union Minister JP Nadda launches intensified 100-Day TB campaign in Haryana, aiming to reduce TB deaths and increase case detection to achieve TB-free India by 2025.

Over 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs facilitating early detection of TB: JP Nadda yespunjab.com?p=70284

#Tuberculosis #TBElimination #AyushmanArogyaMandir #HealthCampaign #IndiaHealth #JPNadda #TBFreeIndia #PublicHealth #DiagnosticServices #TBDetection #TBPrevention #NiKshayPoshanYojana

Nikshay Mitra initiative reduced TB incidence in India: PM Modi - Yes Punjab News PM Modi lauds initiatives like Nikshay Mitras and shorter treatments in India's fight against tuberculosis. The 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign aims for a TB-free nation.

Nikshay Mitra initiative reduced TB incidence in India: PM Modi yespunjab.com?p=70262

#TBElimination #NikshayMitras #Tuberculosis #IndiaFightsTB #PMModi #JPNadda #TBRecovery #HealthInitiatives #NikshayPoshanYojana #100DayCampaign #TBFreeIndia #TBPrevention #UnionHealthMinister #TBIncidence

Personal thoughts tonight while digging into some research for my dissertation. In looking over some of the literature on how climate related events are fueling the spread of TB. It's not just a U.S. issue, this is a critical global health challenge we need to address #ClimateCrisis #TBPrevention

TB prevention: Uptake of pills in SA slow Besides preventing illness and death, tuberculosis prevention therapy is estimated to be highly cost effective. Yet, uptake of the medication is not what it could be in South Africa.

"By preventing TB, the #CostOfTB treatment is avoided along with the costs of treating some of the acute and chronic conditions that someone with TB may experience even after being cured of TB." #TBPrevention #PublicHealth www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...

Who Should Receive Preventive Treatment for TB? Individuals of All Ages with Positive Skin or Blood Test A new study led by Leonardo Martinez suggests that countries should prioritize treatment for exposed individuals with evidence of TB infection, regardless of age—except in high-burden settings, where ...

Global health guidelines recommend considering preventive #TB treatment for all exposed individuals in high-burden areas, regardless of confirmed infection status. #GlobalHealth #TBPrevention www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

How a rural KZN site is helping the world find a TB jab - Bhekisisa A new tuberculosis vaccine is being tested in South Africa as part of a large study in which about 20 000 people from seven countries will get their shots. We visited a rural site in KwaZulu-Natal to see how the trial is being rolled out.

Participants from rural areas in a five-year TB vaccine trial will receive free health check-ups, a R600 reimbursement, and free transport. #HealthResearch #TBPrevention bhekisisa.org/health-news-...