Our colleague Anchal Thapa presents at #Unionconference on her study DronEconomics: The cost of implementing drones to facilitate TB sputum sample collection in hard-to-reach areas in Nepal’ @rstmh.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social
#UnionConf @theunion.org

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There is a need for decentralized, locally adapted and cost efficient delivery strategies, @bnmtnepal.bsky.social is continuing to generate evidence to support implementation strategies (3/3)
#UnionConference @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social

3HP implementation is highly cost effective & should be scaled up nationwide to accelerate progress towards END TB goals.
#UnionConference @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social (2/3)

Our colleague Anchal Thapa presenting at #Unionconference on ‘Impact & cost-effectiveness of implementing TB preventive treatment among adult household contact persons in Nepal: A model-based analysis’. @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
@lstmnews.bsky.social

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Stigma results in isolation, abandonment, disruption of education and employment. Women and those from rural, low-income communities are disproportionately affected. #HealthEquity
@stoptb.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social #UnionConference (3/4)

TB-related stigma is highly prevalent for people with TB in Nepal. 69% reported stigma; often hiding their condition and distancing themselves from others, leading to guilt and emotional distress. #TB #Stigma
@stoptb.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social #UnionConference (2/4)

Senior TB scientist & PI #IMPACTTB Dr Maxine Caws presents a poster #UnionConference @theunion.org on, 'The landscape of TB stigma in Nepal: Contextual evidence of stigma levels, manifestations, & experiences among people with TB'
@stoptb.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social
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People-centered approaches such as counselling, confidentiality, peer and family support, and gender-sensitive TB care are key to overcome stigma and improve TB outcomes. #EndTB #PersonCentredCare
#UnionConference @lstmnews.bsky.social (4/4)

TB related stigma disrupts timely diagnosis and care. Healthcare providers report that limited knowledge, fear of infection, and risk of being identified discourage people from seeking testing and treatment.
#UnionConference
#TBStigma @lstmnews.bsky.social
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Executive Director, Raghu Dhital presenting a poster #UnionConference @theunion.org on ‘Healthcare providers’ perception of tuberculosis-related stigma: Drivers and manifestations within Nepal’s cultural context’

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Live from the #UnionConference #WCLH2025 @theunion.org !
John Green, author of 'Everything is Tuberculosis', at the opening session, giving the keynote address.

Windsor Star 1979 Article on Ontario Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers Union Conference at Wheels Motor Inn with Photo Profile of Guest Speaker Serguey S. Alekseev #ChathamKent #WindsorEssex #Ontario #Canada #OCAW
#UnionConference #Safety #UnionGas #WheelsMotorInn

Windsor Star 1979 Article on Ontario Oil Chemical & Atomic Workers Union Conference at Wheels Motor Inn #ChathamKent #WindsorEssex #Ontario #Canada #OCAW #UnionConference #Safety #UnionGas #WheelsMotorInn