International network of researchers aiming to accelerate vaccine development for TB, leishmaniasis, melioidosis &leprosy. Led by @UniofOxford - open to all

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Despite significant progress in TB detection and treatment, tuberculosis remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Today, climate change is emerging as a major threat to TB control, with climate-related food insecurity, population displacement, and weakened health systems increasing vulnerability to infection and undermining treatment outcomes. In their article, Joshua Eliud, Helen H Habib, and Richard Sanya examine the growing intersection between climate change and TB, highlighting the need for evidence-informed, climate-responsive approaches to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care across East Africa. ๐Ÿ“– Read more inย ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐“๐ฎ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ข๐š๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ, ๐“๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š on pages 20โ€“21 of the latest APHRC Newsletter (Issue 1, 2026). ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/JpEeaEw #ChartingNewFrontiers #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @amveyange @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @dia_diama @MuliDavis @CharityWaweru @Hope_shete @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1
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@biorxivpreprint Strong sustained type I IFN signaling acts cell intrinsically to impair IFNฮณ responses and cause tuberculosis susceptibility biorxiv.org/content/10.64898โ€ฆ
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A century-old vaccine against tuberculosis helps to regulate blood sugar in people with diabetes go.nature.com/4xlRHTb
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Tuberculosis is the world's leading infectious disease killer. In 2021, it killed 1.4 million people. Yet. $6.2bn/yr almost eradicate TB over a decade, save 27 million lives by 2050. One of the world's best investments. Peer-reviewed SDGs research published by Cambridge University Press cambridge.org/core/journals/โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿšจ New study in the Republic of Congo found that nearly half of pulmonary #tuberculosis patients delayed seeking diagnosis and care by more than 30 days. Supported by the #EDCTP2-funded CANTAM network and the @EDCTP3-funded CACTR project. ๐Ÿ”—Article: nature.com/articles/s41598-0โ€ฆ
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๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ฆ ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐Š๐จ๐ ๐ข The Coordinator of The Leprosy Mission Nigeria in Kogi State, Reuben Isiah, has raised concerns over the increasing number of leprosy cases in the state, warning that many infections are only being detected at advanced stages. Speaking in Lokoja, Isiah urged the state government and other stakeholders to strengthen public awareness campaigns and health education efforts to promote early detection and treatment. The warning highlights the continued burden of neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria and the importance of community awareness, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare in preventing complications and disability.
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๐Ÿ“ข ONLY 2 DAYS left until our side event at the CRPD Conference: Lessons from 20 years of CRPD Advocacy: ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, 11 June ๐Ÿ•›๏ธ 3pm New York time and available to watch later. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/s3az2CU
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#Colombia: Leprosy remains #humanrights concern amid persistent discrimination & exclusion, says @Beamirgal. โ€œEnding transmission requires more than medicine. It requires political leadership, historical recognition and a firm commitment to human rights.โ€ ohchr.org/en/press-releases/โ€ฆ
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Tuberculosis is curable! Test and treat today. #EndTB
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A century-old vaccine against tuberculosis helps to regulate blood sugar in people with diabetes go.nature.com/4g9T2WQ
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๐Ÿ“ท Vaccines go beyond preventing illness.ย They also reduce hospitalisations and pressure on healthcare systems. Fewer infections = more capacity for other care. ๐Ÿ“ท gsk.com/en-gb/behind-the-sciโ€ฆ
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National Science Month is coming in July! For some ideas on how to get involved in your own way, and to register your planned activities, please follow this link to @NRF_SAASTA 's website: saasta.ac.za/national-sciencโ€ฆ #NationalScienceMonth2026 #STIForEveryone
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๐Ÿ“ธ Enter IVIโ€™s 4th International Photo Contest! Show how vaccines create a healthier worldโ€”from scientific innovation to frontline care and community impact. ๐Ÿ† Up to US$2,000 in prizes ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 17 July Submit your photos: ivi.int/photo-contest/
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Is there a researcher that you consider to be a true "legend" in their field? The Lifetime Achievement award recognises extraordinary contributions over an extended period of time. Nomination deadline: 15 June 2026. Details here: nrf.ac.za/call-for-nominatioโ€ฆ #NRFawards2026
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๐ŸŒ Join our Dissemination Event on Rights & Responsibilities in Leprosy Care ๐Ÿ—“ June 12, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•’ 08:30 EDT Experts share findings from 13 countries & strategies for rights-based care. ๐Ÿ”— tinyurl.com/gpzl12 #Leprosy #HumanRights #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth
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