New Tongue-Swab TB Test Could Help Eradicate The Disease, WHO Says This World TB Day, affordable, easy-to-use rapid tests for tuberculosis — the world's most deadly infectious disease — are expanding access to screenings and treatments.

#WorldTBDay2025 thanks @drjudystone.bsky.social for highlighting new WHO recommendations on tongue swabs & nPOC platforms to expedite #TB diagnosis. @R2D2TB Hope programs will rapidly implement & engage communities in efforts @tbproof.bsky.social @madhupai.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

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The 2025 UCSF World TB Day Symposium was co-hosted by the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis & CITC

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Our staff and students enjoyed participating in the Wellington #WorldTBDay2025 event at the community clinic

It is both a privilege and honour to meet, connect and engage with communities that support and enable our research efforts. Thank you to the Wellington community for welcoming us!

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Our team joined the Wellington community for #WorldTBDay to share knowledge, stories, and science in the fight against TB.

Engaged hearts, informed minds — together, #WeCanEndTB.

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On #WorldTBDay2025, BNMT, in collaboration with Pathari Shanischare Municipality, organized an inter-private school speech competition on #tuberculosis. Watch these young voices in action! #CHANGETB #STOPTBPARTNERSHIP

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Empowering youth voices in the fight against TB! Students showcased their knowledge & advocacy during the TB Speech Competition on #WorldTBDay2025 at TU Biratnagar Nursing Campus. Together, we can #EndTB! #CHANGETB #YouthAgainstTB

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Promising Phase 3 Trial Of Tuberculosis Vaccine Is Running Ahead Of Schedule - Health Policy Watch A Phase 3 trial for the tuberculosis vaccine known as M72/AS01E is running a year ahead of schedule and has already recruited 90% of the 20,000 people it

A Phase 3 trial for the #tuberculosis vaccine known as M72/AS01E is running a year ahead of schedule and has already recruited 90% of the 20,000 people it needs.

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Additional highlights from our UCSF World TB Day Symposium!

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#younite4tb #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay2025 #EndTBNow

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On #WorldTBDay2025, a #TBAwareness & nutrition support program was held in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, engaging TB survivors & at-risk communities. Special thanks to #SabitriBasnyatFundForTB #BNMTUK for supporting this initiative!
#EndTB #YesWeCanEndTB #TBNutrition

On the occasion of #WorldTBDay2025,
the #CRITICProject organized an Interaction Program to strengthen the TB response, bringing together local stakeholders, Health Office, & journalists at Nawalparasi West, Ramgram Municipality & Rupandehi, Tilottama Municipality.
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Ending TB takes a global effort. Explore the organizations working to make it happen #WorldTBDay2025
🔹 Stop TB Partnership: bit.ly/4iGmBNQ
🔹 WHO TB Program: bit.ly/4hm9lwM
🔹 CDC TB Program: bit.ly/4iKh6xK
🔹 Read Dr. Davis in USA Today: bit.ly/4kUVhNU

TB is still one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. This #WorldTBDay2025, we’re spotlighting how innovation, research, and global collaboration are shaping the future of TB prevention, treatment, and care. 🌍🩺 @yalesph.bsky.social #YesWeCanEndTB #CommitInvestDeliver

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It’s #WomensHistoryMonth and we’re highlighting women leaders at IGHS.

Priya Shete MD, MPH, directs the UCSF Implementation Science Training Program and the Clinical and Population Health Science Core for the Center for Tuberculosis. On this #WorldTBDay2025, we recognize Shete’s leadership.

"Despite being preventable and highly curable, TB continues to have devastating health, social, and economic impacts globally." - Cenyun Guan, MPH '25 (@yaleemd.bsky.social)

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Highlights from the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis and Curry International TB Center World TB Day Symposium this morning in San Francisco, CA

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AHRI-APOPO: Targeting, Screening, and Treating Tuberculosis in Disadvantaged Communities in Addis Ababa | L’Initiative Ethiopia is among the 30 countries most affected by tuberculosis and HIV/tuberculosis co-infection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 188,000 people were infected in the country in 202...

#Ethiopia faces a high TB burden. APOPO supported by
L’Initiative, is revolutionizing TB detection by combining community-based outreach with specially trained rats & molecular testing: bit.ly/4iVjSjL

#WorldTBDay2025 #CloseTheGap #SDG3 #SaveLives #YesWeCanEndTB

#Tuberculosis remains a major health challenge in Nepal, with Madhesh Province bearing the highest burden. On #WorldTBDay2025, BNMT joined hands with the Health Office Mahottari & Dhanusha to raise awareness and strengthen the fight against #TB. Together, we #CommitInvestDeliver to #EndTB!

Nothing is more empowering than seeing communities unite to fight TB in our working districts! On #WorldTBDay2025, hundreds marched with pledge cards, raising their voices for a #TBFreeNepal. Together, we commit, invest, and deliver to #EndTB! #YesWeCanEndTB

Standing strong under the iconic Dharahara: a symbol of resilience; our team took the #WorldTBDay2025 pledge, reaffirming our commitment to a TB-free Nepal! Just as Dharahara stands tall, so does our collective effort to #EndTB. Together, we can!

#YouAndICansEndTB Deputy President, Mr Paul Mashatile with KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli, Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Provincial MECs for Health during the walkabout and door-to-door visits as part of the #WorldTBDay2025 commemoration under the theme: Yes! You & I Can End TB

On #WorldTBDay2025, BNMT actively participated in a range of impactful activities aimed at raising awareness and demonstrating our commitment to ending #Tuberculosis in #Nepal. Our team, standing strong under the iconic Dharahara- a powerful symbol of resilience, took the pledge for a TB-free Nepal.

Tune into one of the webinars on TB for #WorldTBDay2025!
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2025: #TB community is confronting clinic closures, treatment pauses & cancelled clinical trials in fallout from USAID grant terminations.
TAG + our allies remain dedicated to fighting for everyone, everywhere to have access to TB treatment, diagnosis, & prevention. We WILL fight #WorldTBDay2025

An image of lungs overlaid on a blue background with tuberculosis cells. Text reads: March 24 World Tuberculosis Day. The Samba Scientific logo is included in the corner.

Today is #WorldTBDay2025. We appreciate the innovators developing faster TB diagnostics and more effective treatments. TB remains a global health challenge, but with continued investment in science and awareness, we can save millions of lives. 🏥

#EndTB #LifeSciences #WorldTBDay #Tuberculosis

#WorldTBDay2025 Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi participated in the provision of health screening and testing services drive during the World TB Day commemoration event at Ugu District in KwaZulu-Natal today.

This morning scene at End TB Campaign event at Ugu District, KZN to commemorate the #WorldTBDay2025