Entretiens ACB – Perspectives sur l’adaptation des programmes de lutte contre la tuberculose, l’optimisation des ressources et l’utilisation des technologies pour améliorer les soins

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Dr Nii Hanson-Nortey, Consultant international en tuberculose, VIH et sécurité sanitaire mondiale La tuberculose (TB) reste un défi majeur de santé en Afrique, avec des incertitudes en matière de financement qui menacent les progrès réalisés. Dans cet entretien, le Dr Nii Hanson-Nortey, expert de premier plan en tuberculose originaire du Ghana, partage ses perspectives sur…

ACB interviews – insights on adapting TB programs, optimising resources, and leveraging technology to improve care Dr Nii Hanson-Nortey, International TB, HIV and Global Health Security Consultant

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health challenge in Africa, with funding uncertainties threatening progress. In this interview, Dr. Nii Hanson-Nortey, a leading TB expert from Ghana, shares insights on adapting TB programs, optimizing resources, and leveraging technology to improve care. Good morning Dr. Nii Hanson-Nortey. Can you please introduce yourself to our readers? Dr. Nii:…

The Hidden Cost: How Out-of-Pocket Expenses hinder Effective TB Treatment

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Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, despite being preventable and curable. While significant progress has been made in the global fight against TB, out-of-pocket expenses continue to pose a substantial barrier to successful treatment and eradication efforts.  It cannot be overemphasized, out-of-pocket expenditure in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) is…

Reflecting on the Past, Envisioning the Future: Global Fund Grant Cycle 7

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The scenario on HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (HTM) in Africa indicates that among the three diseases, HIV has the lowest gap to attain the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 target. However, although there has been very strong progress in reducing AIDS-related deaths in countries supported by the Global Fund, progress is mixed, varying significantly between regions.…

Charting the Path Forward: Reflecting on The Future of Global Health Initiatives at the Wilton Park Dialogue

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Over the past few decades, Global Health Initiatives (GHIs) have made significant contributions to remarkable advancements in safeguarding lives and enhancing the overall well-being of people worldwide. Their achievements include substantial progress in combating specific diseases such as polio, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, as well as expanding the reach of targeted healthcare interventions like vaccination…

Thinking outside the box to end TB

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The African Constituency Bureau (ACB) in collaboration with Stop TB Partnership organized a Tuberculosis meeting for 17 African high-burden TB countries. The meeting principally aimed to support countries for the 2023-2025 Global Fund grant application and exchange views about improving political commitment and domestic financing for TB. The meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from…