TB remains a major global public health problem and progress in reducing the burden of disease falls far short of 2030 targets in most parts of the world. Nonetheless, after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, most indicators are moving in the right direction and there are regional and country success stories. Changes in the funding…

La première réunion annuelle du SEARN-TB a débuté par une cérémonie d'ouverture officielle, qui a donné à l'événement un ton collaboratif et tourné vers l'avenir. Le Dr Dereje Duguma, ministre d'État du ministère éthiopien de la santé, a inauguré la réunion en soulignant le rôle essentiel de la coopération régionale, de l'innovation et de la mobilisation des ressources pour faire progresser les efforts de lutte contre la tuberculose dans toute l'Afrique. Réfléchissant sur...

29 October 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995. This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022 placing TB again…

The Southern and East African Regional Network for TB Control (SEARN-TB) hosted a webinar series on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood Tuberculosis (TB). The event, organized by SEARN-TB Secretariat via zoom brought together experts and TB Program practitioners from WHO, TDR and Zambia National TB program. The first session featured presentations by Dr.…

The golden Jubilee of the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) was colorfully celebrated in Ethiopia. Organized by Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) the event was attended by members of the TDR Global Africa and Ethiopia Node, fellows, grantees and other distinguished guests. Prof Afework Kassu, Director General of AHRI, on…