OPTIC-TB

Optimizing the Implementation and scale-up of the World Health Organization Treatment-decision Algorithms for Tuberculosis in Children under 10 years old.

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📢 The OPTIC TB Project invites you to apply!

📅 13–17 July 2026
📍 Muhimbili, Dar es Salaam
🛜 Also available online

🎓 CPD points available | ☕ Free participation & refreshments

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/VzcyLQfLED

⏳ Deadline: 26 June 2026

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Last week our team was excited to share research findings from the ongoing EDCTP3 -funded OPTIC-TB project, focused on strengthening paediatric TB care and improving outcomes for children affected by tuberculosis.

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OPTICTB project: Healthcare professionals from 6 health facilities in DRCongo were trained on HIV screening among children under 10 with presumptive TB. This collaboration with the PNLS strengthens early detection, improves TB/HIV care, and builds local health system capacity.

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The OPTIC consortium held its monthly extended meeting to review progress, address challenges, and align on solutions across participating countries. Despite regional challenges, teams remain committed to delivering high-quality research and advancing the trials in line with GCP

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Consortium members presented work across packages, discussed challenges, and proposed solutions.

It was also a valuable opportunity to learn and strengthen networks.

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The OPTIC-TB 2nd Annual General Meeting took place in Zanzibar, Tanzania (29–30 April 2026), bringing together partners from Tanzania, Uganda, DR Congo, and Norway.

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Policymakers and key stakeholders joined the discussions, reinforcing the link between research and decision-making in TB control.

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The OPTIC-TB team in Tanzania held a refresher training for health facility staff in Dar es Salaam to strengthen study implementation and data quality.

The interactive session reinforced key procedures and coordination among intervention sites.

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Teams from @ctdgh_ucb are conducting refresher sessions with health workers in #DRCongo to ensure project procedures are well understood and properly implemented.
🎯 Focused on implementing the WHO TB TDA for children under 10 in #Tanzania, #Uganda & #DRCongo.

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📍 Uganda – OPTIC-TB Feedback Meeting (11 Nov 2025)

Key partners gathered to review progress of the pediatric TB algorithm roll-out, share insights, strengthen cross-site learning, and agree on next steps to improve early TB detection in children.

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Our colleague Célestin showed much commitment by reaching remote areas to deliver TB cartridges and train clinicians on OPTIC-TB tools—strengthening early detection for children <10 with TB symptoms. Grateful to our funders. @EDCTP3

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🎯Higlights from January 2025
A key two-day workshop was held in Bukavu (DRC), under the #OPTIC_TB project. Stakeholders from CTDGH, MoH, CPLT, & hospitals reviewed, refined & validated the project’s tools. Their insights were crucial for effective integration. @EDCTP3 @ucbukavu

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Together, we can end TB in children

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Official Launch of the OPTIC-TB Project: Stakeholder Insights, Project Objectives, and Capacity Building
The official launch of the OPTIC-TB project serves as a crucial milestone,...
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