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Join APCASO, the Diagnostics Equity Consortium (DEC), and the Treatment Action Group (TAG) for a two-part study club series focused on the Asia-Pacific region. This series explores the evolving TB diagnostic landscape and strategies to increase TB testing coverage in the region and beyond.

In the second session, we will dive into the optimal placement of TB diagnostic tools as part of the national diagnostics networks to reach more people.

Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 10:30 IST | 11:00 BDT | 12:00 ICT | 13:00 PHT | 6:00 CET

Our expert speakers will explore the placement and distribution of TB tests, given test specifications, health system requirements, and the preferences of communities.

Speakers

  • Grania Bridgen, Senior TB Advisor, The Global Fund
  • Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Chief of Staff, IRD Global, Bangladesh 
  • Tejaswini (Teju) Dharmapuri Vachaspathi, TB Project Associate, Treatment Action Group (TAG)
  • Mangala Namasivayam, Program Manager, APCASO 
  • Tapiwanashe Kujinga, Director, Pan-African Treatment Access Movement

Issues

Global Health Law Health Equity Tuberculosis

Related Centers

Center for Global Health Policy and Politics

Related Projects

Diagnostics Equity Consortium Increasing Access to TB Innovations

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