Physician, researcher and social media star Erlina Burhan says helping the public understand TB is the necessary next step to the killer disease’s elimination. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
In Tanzania, Apopo’s trained rats screen thousands for tuberculosis at a fraction of standard costs, often detecting TB before clinical tests, while Mkuta’s volunteers ensure patients receive treatment and support in their communities.
Dr. Atul Gawande, assistant administrator for global health at USAID and renowned surgeon and author, highlights recent advancements in tuberculosis prevention and treatment, emphasizing the need for sustained global efforts to combat this deadly infectious disease.
Discover Zainab Danjaki’s inspiring journey as she battles tuberculosis in Lagos’ slums. From facing threats to changing lives, her passionate efforts are breaking stigmas and bringing hope to a community in need.
Drs. Mahli Brindamour and Ryan Meili, two Saskatoon-based physicians, spent six months volunteering in Lesotho with Partners in Health. Their experience treating tuberculosis patients in challenging conditions offered valuable lessons for their work in northern Saskatchewan.