Author Archives: editer

E-learning WHO: TB prevention and care

TB prevention and care among refugees and other populations in humanitarian settings TB remains one of the leading infectious diseases causing millions to fall ill and lose their lives annually. Refugees and other populations in humanitarian settings face substantial threats...

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[E-learning] The Union Tuberculosis Courses

The Union offers three comprehensive free online courses delivered by leading experts including:   Child and adolescent TB Training for healthcare workers The training package contains teaching modules on: epidemiology, detection, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis; tuberculosis...

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[E-learning] TB Forum: Regional Child and Adolescent TB

The WHO Collaborating Centre for TB and the Centre of Research Excellence in TB Control are hosting a forum “Regional Child and Adolescent TB” Aims: To provide a forum for people in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region with an...

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[E-learning] Prevent Tuberculosis management of TB infection

We are very pleased to announce that new Union’s free courses of “Prevent Tuberculosis: management of TB infection”. The courses is available in English, Spanish and French. The following is program overviews: Program overview of Prevent Tuberculosis: management of TB...

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TSPOT.TB ASSAY

TSPOT. TB Test “The T-SPOT.TB test is a unique, single visit blood test for tuberculosis designed to reduce assay variability and maximize sensitivity, even in the immunocompromised.” INTENDED USE TSPOT. TB assay is an IGRA assay used in laboratories for diagnosting...

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E-learning TB course from WHO

As new WHO guidelines and operational guidance become available, new resources will be added and existing courses updated to enhance learning. Course name: Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection Information: Explain the rationale for delivering diagnostic services and illustrate the key...

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