IDDSProject

USAID’s Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) project strengthens health systems to detect, track, and respond to infectious disease threats.

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

The final edition of our newsletter features our latest annual report, closeout event, new resources, and more: https://t.co/y6OT14sLuC

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

To improve the quality of laboratory tests for #tuberculosis, IDDS and @StopTB implemented an external quality assessment program in seven participating countries. Consult our latest e-brief to learn more. https://t.co/x2c8I4syNQ

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

More than 200,000 children died of #TB in 2022. Our latest e-brief synthesizes country experiences implementing stool-based testing to improve TB detection among children. https://t.co/lz7Zhaeujq

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

Our final annual report describes IDDS' culminating achievements to strengthen detection of #tuberculosis and bolster #globalhealthsecurity. https://t.co/2JZucg27R9

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Learn about our work in #Vietnam, including developing a specimen referral system, increasing the use of #VAHIS, and enhancing the implementation of event-based surveillance: https://t.co/tVvZGsNcYb. @USAIDVietnam

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

#ICYMI, here is the recording of our last webinar, Advancing Bacteriological Confirmation of #Tuberculosis in Children: https://t.co/LNlT9mQlkg. @USAIDGH @CepheidNews @MolbioDx @StopTB

[PATH @PATHtweets]

Learn more about the @IDDS_Project in Uganda and how veterinary laboratories are playing a crucial role in #GlobalHealthSecurity: https://t.co/t6JoSUfsnT

@USAIDUganda @ugwildlife #ZoonoticDiseases

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

Register to join us on March 21, for a webinar: Advancing Bacteriological Confirmation of #Tuberculosis in Children: https://t.co/iD6ZQ0zpVE. @health_malawi @CepheidNews @MolbioDx

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

David Mutonga, IDDS team lead for #Kenya, describing at this week’s closeout event the country’s achievements—supported by IDDS—including #AntiMicrobialResistance surveillance reports and data submitted to @WHO GLASS. @MOH_Kenya @MTaPS_Program

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

We proudly took part in this @StopTB–@USAIDGH project to help #EndTB.
@MolbioDx

[Stop TB Partnership @StopTB]

Read how Truenat has made an impact in the 9 countries under #StopTB/@USAID "introducing New Tools Project" -> https://t.co/wvRpJHr1dv

This report describes the key findings and lessons learned from countries based on testing over 375,000 people. @USAIDGH

#YEsWeCanEndTB

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

In #Liberia, we have enhanced disease detection networks and #AntiMicrobialResistance surveillance systems. @USAIDLiberia @embassymonrovia
https://t.co/P8JmFtu9ns

[PATH @PATHtweets]

Exciting news: Uganda's veterinary labs in Mbale & Queen Elizabeth National Park have been recommended for ISO accreditation by the South African National Accreditation System. Congrats @IDDS_Project @USAIDUganda @MinofHealthUG @ugwildlife @MAAIF_Uganda! https://t.co/wRXfAju0ZF

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

Would you like to learn about applying a #OneHealth approach to preparations to respond to #zoonotic disease outbreaks? .@WHO has a course for you: https://t.co/DiDlFYHA5w

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

Today the @sikkimgovt minister of health launched the State Action Plan on Containment of #AntiMicrobialResistance (#SAPCAR), which was developed in collaboration with IDDS and @NCDCMoHFW. #Sikkim is the fifth state in #India and first of the NE states to adopt such a plan.

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

In the #Philippines, #Nigeria, and other countries in the developing world, portable X-ray systems are transforming screening for #tuberculosis: https://t.co/okOlC3DH9p. @StopTB @BBC

[Stop TB Partnership @StopTB]

Big news! #StopTB's introducing New Tools Project (iNTP) in Bangladesh resulted in a 20x increase in access to rapid molecular testing at sites where the NTP has implemented Truenat with @USAID @IDDS_Project support.

Read how here: https://t.co/bzzIEfVfHj

@USAID_BD @USAIDGH

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

.@MouicheM and others wrote for @sciencedirect
on strengthening collaboration across the human, animal, and environmental sectors: https://t.co/rU28mrqJ5r. @USAIDWestAfrica @MinsanteCMR #OneHealthAwarenessMonth

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

It is #OneHealthAwarenessMonth and time to revisit a blog on zoonoses and the importance of a #OneHealth approach to disease outbreak prevention and response:
https://t.co/RVc7bTElCK

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

The #HisarModel engaged the private sector to improve #tuberculosis services. Find out more in our fact sheet: https://t.co/cmvBSs4BTt. @usaid_india @MoHFW_INDIA @Thyrocare @IQVIA_global

[IDDSProject @IDDS_Project]

Robust and resilient health systems, with effective measures for disease detection and surveillance, are necessary to prevent (and respond to) infectious disease outbreaks: https://t.co/DMenjcGQgd. #IDEP