Lindiwe Mvusi

Medical Practitioner, Teacher, Child of the Universe, Believer

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

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The @StopTB proclaimed that “the results are in: artificial intelligence outperforms humans at reading chest X-rays for signs of tuberculosis”. @LindaGailBekker @DTHF_SA @TBHIVCare @ArneDelft @TBProof @G_C_T_A @TBAlliance @MvusiL @WitsHealthFac @FrancoisVenter3 @UCTHealthSci

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

CT We need to work together to ensure TB prioritisation during the Covid-19 response to ensure we sustain the gains and prevent an increase in TB deaths. #TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@MabalanMfundisi Good point #TBProof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

T5 It is community health workers under Dept of Health and Community care givers under Dept of Social Development. They should be adequately trained and mentordd to ensure quality of care they provide to communities. #TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@ingridsuidA I could not agree more #TBProof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@reniercoetzee @Nickey3401 @TBProof The question would be how do we sustain if beyond Covid-19 especially in health facilities?#TBProof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@reniercoetzee Yes indeed.#TBProof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

In addition we can engae the business sector and labour movements in workplace awareness campaigns. The common symptoms between Covid-19 and TB include cough, fatigue, loss of appetite and fever #TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

T4 trainibg and mentoring is key but we also need to empower communities to demand the services#TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@pkomane @TBProof I agree we tend to focus more on treatment not prevention

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

Everyone should have inputs into the de elopment of the plans and a role to play in the response#TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

T3 The plans currently mainly for Department of Health. District technical support partners support the implementation of these plans at that level. We need a multisectoral plan which will outline the roles for all stakeholders. So it should not be about releasing plans#TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

T2 By using all available communication media. Social media is one commonly used medium these days. We will need to explore how we can maximise its use. Messaging using cell phone sms, local radio and print media and community engagement facilitated by CSOs#TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

The top priorities for funding would be adapting the digital health solutions developed for TB and developing a real time surveillance system for Tb notifications and deaths#TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

T1 This will assist in ensuring that since there is some overlap in TB and Covid symptoms we donot miss the opportunity for early diagnosis of TB by integrating screening and tesi g for TB and Covid-19 This will ensure that we attain the targets #TBproof

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@TBProof Hi i am Lindiwe Mvusi i work at the National Department of Health in the National TB Programme responsible for drug susceptible Tb

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Respect and support to Naomi Osaka

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@masinienos @farai_mavhunga Congrats Farai. I note you are in good hands.

[Lindiwe Mvusi @MvusiL]

@endTBZimbabwe @ChallengeTB @WHO_Zimbabwe @MoHCCZim @StopTB Still shocked by your sudden passing. May you find eternal peace Dr Patrick