Francis Mhimbira

An epidemiologist, a WHO consultant, a TB researcher and a lecturer at MUHAS. Interested in TB care & prevention. Opinions are my own.

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

@ntulikapologwe All the best!

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Pleased to join #WHA78 side event on #TB in fragile conflict affected settings, hosted by Health Ministers of 🇸🇧&🇸🇴 w/ @WorldVision & @KNCVTBPlus. Delivered opening address on triple crises of — TB, displacement & dwindling resources—& urgent need for 💪 action to #EndTB for all

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

#HappeningNow! 🚨Official side event at #WHA78: “New Perspectives for a World Free of Tuberculosis” 🌍
jointly organized by the Health Ministries of 🇷🇺 with🇨🇳 🇧🇷 🇨🇺 🇿🇦 🇮🇩. The event is focussed on driving urgent, coordinated action and innovation for a TB-free future. #EndTB

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Pleased to meet with Mr. Liu Qing, Deputy Director General and Mr. Wang Weifu, Division Director, Dept. of Infectious Disease Control & Prevention, NDCPA-China — to discuss advancing national and global efforts to #EndTB and China’s pivotal role in the global response.

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

In the lead up to #WorldTBDay, here is my video message calling for swift, decisive action to protect #EndTB progress. The cost of inaction is measured in lives—and we can’t afford to lose any more. Together #YesWeCanEndTB! https://t.co/UCt5Qkjjji

[Suvanand Sahu @SahuSuvanand]

After yesterday’s termination of US funding for tuberculosis this is a very apt publication. The global fight against TB, must go on. ⁦We cannot allow an airborne bug to become superbug & defeat us @StopTB⁩ ⁦@TheLancet⁩ ⁦⁦@GlobalFund⁩ https://t.co/hkB9Jzw5vY

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Check out @WHO's #TB Vaccine Accelerator Council Progress Update (May–Oct 2024)! Key highlights:
✅ Preparations for 2025 TB Vaccine Financing & Access Summit
✅ Insights from national TB vaccine workshops
✅ New working groups advancing priorities.
🔗 https://t.co/cjQPbOTeCq

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Today, @WHO DG @DrTedros virtually met with the dynamic WHO Civil Society Task Force on #TB to discuss the critical role of civil society in amplifying voices of affected communities, increasing investments and translating committments to action. #Inspired #EndTB #HealthForAll

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

#HappeningNow!🌍 @WHO is proud to co-host with the @MinofHealthUG & partners- the 7th Annual #TB and Leprosy Stakeholders Conference 2024 with the theme of Advancing Multisectoral and Multistakeholder
Engagement and Accountability to #EndTB in Uganda #YesWeCanEndTB #HealthForAll

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

WHO Global TB Report 2024 is out.

Still TB resurges as top infectious disease killer https://t.co/k5QwTz0oVG

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

#HappeningNow! Special @USAIDGH partner breakfast to preview the key messages from @WHO Global #Tuberculosis Report at the National Press Club in Washington DC. Great turnout of key partners and civil society. Many thanks to @USAIDGH for their unwavering support to #EndTB.

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

This week @WHO convened a technical consultation on asymptomatic TB.Not all people with #tuberculosis say they’re sick. Staff from national programmes,civil society,researchers,funding agencies & other experts joined @WHO in Geneva to define & further research on asymptomatic TB

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Pleased to open Interregional meeting on launching and rolling out @WHO 's Multisectoral Accountability Framework to #EndTB #MAFTB- sharing practical steps, experiences & recommendations. #GreatTurnout with >130 participants. Organized by @WHO @WHO_Europe @TBECoalition @StopTB.

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

@WHO is pleased to host the 16th #BRICS #TB Research Network Meeting with aim of setting a new research & innovation agenda through BRICS cooperation & accelerating translation of TB research into clinical practice.
Spotlight on
⚡️New #TB vaccines
⚡️Lung Health
⚡️TB elimination

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

WHO - Public call for data to inform an update of WHO guidance on interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) for detection of TB infection https://t.co/9FPS6bYCFk

The data will be essential to facilitate the process of WHO policy updates, scheduled for January 2024.

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

On 10 June WHO invited manufacturers to submit expression of interest by manufacturers of software for computer-aided detection of tuberculosis (CAD) to submit products for WHO expert assessment https://t.co/hB32MRDazK

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

WHO is calling for case studies and best practices on addressing tuberculosis in prisons https://t.co/ymGlUGlIjt

The deadline for submission of case studies and best practices is Friday 30 September, 2024.

[Hannah Monica Yesudian Dias @HMonica_Dias]

@WHO special consultation on enhanced #TB-PPM data dashboards supported by @gatesfoundation
brought together PPM priority countries & partners, shared experiences & best practices in strengthening monitoring & accountability of private sector providers in the #EndTB response.

[Tereza Kasaeva @TerezaKasaeva]

Glimpses from my visit to Birdem General Hospital in Dhaka - the largest diabetic hospital in the world. Good to see strong collaboration & joint activities on active case finding, TB diagnosis and treatment among diabetic patients, including with engagement of private providers

[Francis Mhimbira @tzfrancis]

WHO - Call for expression of interest by manufacturers of software for computer-aided detection of tuberculosis (CAD) to submit products for WHO expert assessment https://t.co/QyLCrCU1S4