To mark World TB Day (March 24), the Knowledge Centre Global Health (KCGH), in collaboration with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and OIG, will host a four-part online Global Health Rounds Masterclass dedicated to tuberculosis elimination.
Despite decades of progress, tuberculosis remains a major global health challenge. This series critically examines whether current strategies are sufficient to achieve sustainable TB elimination.
A comprehensive perspective
Across four sessions, leading experts will address TB from microbiology to global policy:
- 12 March - Basics
Mycobacteria, transmission and natural history
Global burden, social determinants and stigma - 19 March - Diagnostics
From smear to sequencing
Diagnostic strategies across burden settings
Point-of-care innovations - 26 March - Treatment
Treatment protocols and drug resistance
Adherence and monitoring
Preventive therapy and contact tracing - 2 April - Regulatory & Health Systems Perspective
Integration into health systems
National strategies & migrant screening
Financing and policy architecture
Practical information
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83277824795
1 NSGH accreditation point per session
Certificate for attendance of at least three sessions, only when registered
Recordings available via the KCGH digital learning platform
Please note: Before, the weekly Global Health Rounds took place weekly on Wednesdays. From March onwards, this will change to Thursdays from 16:00-17:00 CET. We hope to see you there!
This masterclass is designed for residents and professionals in global health (AIOS GHP), healthcare professionals, policymakers and all those engaged in infectious disease practice and policy.
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