lightontb.bsky.social
A consortium of health research and policy organisations working in Africa and the UK to transform gendered pathways to health for TB. Funded with UK aid. Visit our website to learn about our work: https://light.lstmed.ac.uk/ | Tuberculosis & Gender |
👤 Joined on 08 November 2024
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@lightontb.bsky.socialFantastic video from @lightontb.bsky.social PhD student Dr Mphatso Phiri, summarising the research he has been leading in Malawi 🇲🇼 to reduce men’s risk of #TB, and benefit men, women and children.
Show PostIn commemoration of #WorldTBDay, we started with a road walk to sensitize the community on TB and the importance of early diagnosis & treatment. 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏾♂️ Then, @lightontb.bsky.social and @zanklic.bsky.social hosted a scientific symposium with the theme: #EndTB #GenderAndTB #LightConsortium
Show Post@bnmtnepal.bsky.social team talking to Beate Ringwald about how to implement participatory co-design approaches with our communities. #UnionConf @lightontb.bsky.social
Show PostIt was a real pleasure to deliver this Introduction to TB Modelling workshop for representatives from Kenya’s National TB, Leprosy and Lung Disease Programme last week with great discussions about how modelling can be used in policy and programme decisions.
Show PostAt the 2025 Lung Health Symposium, key voices shaped Kenya’s TB response. Dr Jeremiah Chakaya, CEO at the Respiratory Society of Kenya a LIGHT Consortium partner in Kenya, called for bold action & a balanced approach to tackling TB that includes biomedical as well as addressing social determinants.
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