New KNCV Information Note supports countries to include Stigma Reduction in Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 applications #TB #TBSky #GlobalFund www.kncvtbplus.com/articles/new...
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We are a non-profit organization with over 120 years of experience fighting #tuberculosis (TB)🦠 Does that make us old? Yes, but so is #TB🧐🤨 Our goal is to #EndTB & related diseases around the world 🌏. 🤝Partner with us, together we can end TB! #IDSky
As a #Dutch organization with a global footprint, KNCV serves as a knowledge and expertise center for the Netherlands and the world, translating research into practical solutions that improve health and save lives. 📚 Check out our 2026 scientific publications: www.kncvtbplus.com/kncv-publica... #TB
KNCV Publications 2026 | KNCV Tuberculosis
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🔍 TB doesn't always present with the "classic" symptoms. A new study from England found that around one person per week dies with undiagnosed TB, with diagnosis only made after death. 📰 Read the study: thorax.bmj.com/content/earl... #Tuberculosis #EndTB
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REGISTER NOW‼️ 📆KNCV invites you for an engaging webinar where experts, researchers, policymakers, and programme leaders share practical lessons from implementing #SocialProtection interventions for #TB in Nepal, Indonesia, India, and Viet Nam. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8e1895... #TBSky 📆5 Aug
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Our recently published study on Springer Nature brings evidence from urban and peri‑urban #Mozambique showing that #COVID19 self‑testing at community screening posts is highly acceptable, feasible, and trusted. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The NL has an important role to play in the global fight against #TB. The recent opinion piece from Marijke Wijnroks in the AD once again highlights how essential innovation, collaboration, and long-term investments are to truly reduce TB. www.ad.nl/praat-mee/op...
Opinie: ‘Neem voortrekkersrol in strijd tegen tuberculose’
Ons land heeft een toppositie in de wereld bij de bestrijding van tbc. Die wordt bedreigd door andere financiële keuzes. Toch moeten we landen als Indonesië bijstaan in hun strijd tegen tbc, stelt Mar...
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Want to know what's new and exciting in the #Tuberculosis world? Our friends at IAVI, @tballiance.bsky.social, and @treatmentactiongroup.org are on deck to teach us about TB Innovations & Breakthroughs! Join us for a livestream this Thursday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. https://www.youtube.com/live/H058Uk-H5N0
We know conflict & crises have severe repercussions for TB; health system disruptions, displacement, food insecurity... In our latest paper we examine the effects of war in Ukraine on engagement with a digital adherence tech by people w TB & health care workers journals.theunion.org/content/ijtl...
The effects of war on digital adherence technology engagement for TB treatment in Ukraine
SUMMARYBACKGROUNDThe Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has disrupted TB care. We examine the effects of the war on people with drug-susceptible TB (PWTB) and health care worker (HCW) engagement with a digital adherence technology (DAT).METHODSWe conducted a cluster-randomised trial of a DAT intervention in Ukraine. In the intervention arm, PWTB received a pillbox with a daily treatment reminder. Pillbox openings were captured real-time onto a platform, accessed by HCWs who could add manual doses where relevant. We compared DAT engagement in pre-, early-, and later-war periods.RESULTSFrom June 2021 to 2022, 816 PWTB (32% women, median age 44 years) were enrolled. DAT engagement varied across regions and time period, with a decline in engagement post-February 2022. PWTB DAT engagement was 78%–84% of treatment-days. There was a three- to four-fold increase in unknown dose or delays in manual reporting of adherence (>7 days) post-February 2022 versus pre-war in Mykolaivska and Donetska oblasts and a two-fold increase in Odeska, Lvivska, and Zakarpatska oblasts.CONCLUSIONThe war significantly disrupted DAT engagement, particularly in regions heavily affected by the conflict. Reduced engagement was likely due to migration and communication challenges. There is a critical need for resilient TB care in conflict settings.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to share knowledge, translate it into action and strengthen partnerships, we have a dedicated page that works as a webinar repository hosting recordings, key messages and more useful resources.💪 www.kncvtbplus.com/articles/web... youtu.be/olsPVdtJJc8?...
What is the effect of #war on people with #tuberculosis?🚨 Our recent publication suggests that the effect of war is neither instantaneous nor uniform.👈 #TBSky #TB pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The effects of war on digital adherence technology engagement for TB treatment in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has disrupted TB care. We examine the effects of the war on people with drug-susceptible TB (PWTB) and health care worker (HCW) engagement with a digital adherence technology (DAT). We conducted a ...
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Person‑centred TB care is holistic, individualized, respectful and empowering. A new KNCV publication argues this shift is only the start of a just transition for DR‑TB, urging us to ask: Who sets the agenda? Who benefits? And who is left behind? #TBSky #TB #DRTB @universitypress.cambridge.org
A “Just Transition” for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis | Public Humanities | Cambridge Core
A “Just Transition” for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Volume 1
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Our latest study in the Journal of Clin Microbiology demonstrates how adapting the SOS stool method for Truenat and Xpert MTB/XDR expands TB testing access for children & adults who can’t produce sputum. Faster diagnosis. ➕ equity. Better outcomes. journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.... #TBSky @asm.org
Evaluation of the Simple One-Step (SOS) stool method for Truenat MTB plus and Xpert MTB/XDR assay
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Stool can be tested with the Xpert MTB/XDR cartridge using the original SOS protocol. Our findings further expand access to rapid molecular testing to detect #TB and resistance to diverse anti-TB drugs for children and adults who cannot produce sputum. @asm.org journals.asm.org/doi/full/10....
Evaluation of the Simple One-Step (SOS) stool method for Truenat MTB plus and Xpert MTB/XDR assay | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Following World Health Organization recommendations, countries commenced stool testing on GeneXpert as the primary test to improve tuberculosis (TB) case finding among children who cannot produce sput...
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Our latest study in #Nigeria shows that #TB diagnostic testing for children is possible even in remote health facilities using #Truenat technology. Scaling this globally means more children diagnosed early, more lives saved. @asm.org #TBSky journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Evaluation of stool-based testing to diagnose tuberculosis in children using the Truenat platform in routine settings in Nigeria | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Following WHO recommendations, high TB burden countries have commenced testing stool on GeneXpert to improve TB case finding among children and others who may not easily produce sputum. In previous wo...
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COVID-19 self-testing works! In Ethiopia, 94% of participants accepted self-testing and most found it easy. Affordable access + clear instructions = stronger pandemic preparedness. Learn more: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuat... #COVID19 #PublicHealth #SelfTesting
At the #UnionConf2025, Dr. Yellappa, KNCV expert and Vice Chair of the Global TB-PPM Working Group, joined conversations on how #PPM accelerates early dx, treatment access, and person-centred care. How can we build a comprehensive TB response requires all hands on deck, including the private sector?
The Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment Summit is a pivotal moment for global health. Today’s Summit is about safeguarding progress and reinforcing resilience in an interconnected world.🌐 Read more: www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/2025... Photo credit: The Global Fund/Thabang Radebe
👉We must strive to continue "Sharing knowledge, sharing expertise and sharing experiences" and co-create strategies and innovations that meet the people where they are.👈 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk72...
WCLH 2025 - Day 3 Highlights
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Ending TB requires change in societal power dynamics worldwide!
A symposium on the Power of People-Centered TB Care hosted by Center for Tuberculosis of UCSF and @stoptb.bsky.social 📅 Date: 19 November 2025 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM CET 📍 Location: Bella Sky Conference & Event Center – Copenhagen docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #TBSky #TB
On November 18, 2025, KNCV will host the workshop "Implementing effective active #TB drug safety monitoring and management (aDSM) on the introduction and scale up of novel shorter regimen" during the #UnionConf2025. #TBSky Don't miss out! Register now! www.kncvtbplus.com/articles/new...
KNCV-led workshop at the Union Conference 2025 | KNCV Tuberculosis
On November 18, 2025, KNCV will host the workshop "Implementing effective active TB drug safety monitoring and management (aDSM) on the introduction and scale up of novel shorter regimen" during the U...
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Despite 5 years of SARS-CoV-2 research, as well as decades of research on #TB, large gaps remain in understanding the transmission of airborne pathogens. Read our recent publication here: ijic.info/article/view... #TBSky
View of Knowledge gaps and research priorities for understanding the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other airborne infections
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Over the last couple of months, #Ethiopia has taken forward the journey to ending #TB in children and adolescents. A series of activities have been conducted together with the MoH Ethiopia, KNCV Ethiopia, KNCV TB Plus and other local entities in Ethiopia. Read 👇: www.kncvtbplus.com/articles/new...
Ethiopia Drives Progress with Country-Led Action to End TB in Children | KNCV Tuberculosis
Over the last couple of months, Ethiopia has taken forward the journey to ending tuberculosis (TB) in children and adolescents. A series of activities have been conducted together with the Ministry of...
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Join the KNCV Alumni Network, a platform to stay connected🤝, celebrate our shared legacy🥳, and continue learning together📚 to end #tuberculosis (TB) and other health challenges! Join here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We’re excited to announce a workshop on "Implementing effective TB #aDSM on the introduction and scale up of novel shorter regimen", an essential session for those working in TB pharmacovigilance, clinical research, and #PublicHealth. Register here: conf2025.theunion.org/post-graduat...
Post-graduate Courses and Workshops – The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025
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🌏As part of the KNCV ACTS Project, our colleague and Tech. Director, Agnes Gebhard recently visited #Indonesia during the NTP review and engaged with local teams to support country-led #TB response initiatives. Learn more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TBSky
💡KNCV IS SHARING KNOWLEDGE, GAINING INSIGHTS ON DIGITAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS! Our team on Digital Health Solutions recently attended a conference to gain insights on health technologies that can support our approaches to ending #tuberculosis! Find out more at kncvtbplus.com #TBSky #TB
Supporting countries in strengthening comprehensive #diagnostic and #care approaches is key to ensuring that no one is left behind in reaching quality diagnostic services and TB care. www.kncvtbplus.com/projects/dre... @postcodeloterij.bsky.social #TBSky #TB #NPL #NationalePostcodeLoterij
70 MILLION LIVES SAVED SINCE 2002🔥 This huge number represents the lives saved through the collaborative efforts that The Global Fund partnership have devoted over the last 23 years on its mission to end #AIDS, #tuberculosis (TB) and #malaria as public health threats.🚨 #TBSky #HIV #TB
Results Report 2025
The 2025 Results Report captures a pivotal moment in the Global Fund partnership’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. After decades of progress, global health is in crisis. Declining in...
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💓 The #CFCS is the heartbeat of TB-affected communities. It funds community-led TB programs in 𝟏𝟑𝟖+ 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, giving people power to lead change & transform lives. ⚠️ This lifeline is under threat.
