On this #WorldLungDay2025 The LIGHT Consortium call all for action. 📍Protect lungs, save lives, invest in person-centred, data-driven TB interventions that reach the most vulnerable by leaving no one behind We can collectively foster a healthier society. #HealthyLungs @zanklic.bsky.social

🚨 Malawi youth speak out on TB: "Kufotokoza zomwe anyamata ndi atsikana amakumana nazo akadwala TB" "Uncovering lived experiences of young men & women affected by TB.” Read new photovoice booklet⤵️ 📘 light.lstmed.ac.uk/resources/li... #HealthEquity #Photovoice

“Twalwala, n’etufuna obujjanjabi era n’etuwona naye tetwasigala kye kimu” "We fell sick, received treatment, recovered-but were never the same.” Uganda TB survivors share their Luganda voices through photovoice - amplifying lived experiences & perspectives 📘 light.lstmed.ac.uk/resources/li...

“I used to crush 40 jerry cans of stone a day. Now I can barely lift 10.” This is the reality of life after TB. 📘 Explore a remarkable photovoice study with survivors in Uganda: light.lstmed.ac.uk/resources/li... #TBsurvivors #PublicHealth #Photovoice #EndTB

🚨 New Video! Jasper Nidoi’s IGNITE study boosted #TB detection among men in peri-urban #Uganda by 51% using male-friendly clinics, evening hours & integrated health care services. 📽️ Watch how 👉 youtu.be/m8O98tK4sqA?... @maklunginstitute.bsky.social

With support from LIGHT, @maklunginstitute.bsky.social has launched cascade training on #EIDM & gender integration for 20+ NTLP managers in Uganda! Led by ToTs trained 2 yrs ago, this effort embeds evidence & equity in TB/leprosy programs & national training materials. #MLIat10 #HealthEquity

Dr Ebuka Ugwu from @zanklic.bsky.social presented insights from the DESTINE study to the NTBLCP in Nigeria. The study highlights urgent gender gaps in #TB care & unveils a community-led, gender-responsive solution that: ✅ Improved TB knowledge ✅ Reduced stigma ✅ Boosted screening & notifications

🥁 LIGHTConsortium partners in 🇰🇪, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) & the Respiratory Society of Kenya are facilitating a scientific manuscript writing workshop to advance TB Research capacity. 📍Naivasha 🗓️14–18 July 2025 Learn more: bit.ly/4kILd98

LIGHT joined the world to mark #WorldPopulationDay2025.👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Under the theme “To realise the rights and choices of those on the margins of our societies, we must count them – because everyone counts!"🙌🏾 #YesWeCanEndTB

📊 Supporting data-driven TB response in Nigeria Vibol Iem from the LIGHT programme worked with NTBLCP & Zankli Research Center to analyze TB data through the lens of poverty, gender & education. Paving the way for equity-focused, gender-responsive action. #TBResearch #EndTB #HealthEquity #Nigeria

📸 Real Stories for Change! Fatima Ramadan, from our #Photovoice study in Nigeria also shares her journey in this powerful @stoptb.bsky.social video👏 🔗 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=R-i-... 📖 Learn about LIGHT's Photovoice study: tinyurl.com/45unfeth #EndTB #TBVoices

NEW STUDY! 📣 A large global study found men are more likely to be exposed to TB than women. The reason? Likely social behaviours: • More time in crowded indoor spaces • Delays in seeking care READ MORE ⤵️ 🔗 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @petermacp.bsky.social @hannahrickman.bsky.social

🔍 New insights from 🇳🇬 #TB data: ➡️ Women more likely to be screened ➡️ Men had worse outcomes ➡️ TB-HIV co-infection higher in women LIGHT ECR @MaziChukwuebuk1 calls for gender-responsive TB care. Read the paper ⤵️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/mryxjnsa @zanklic.bsky.social

📣 Take note of the date change for the #UnionConference2025. It is now taking place 18-21 November 2025

. The LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya, AFIDEP & Respiratory Society of Kenya participated in the National TB & Lung Health Research Dissemination Workshop, where LIGHT, with other key partners, presented ongoing & complete findings to inform policy and practice. 📍Nairobi 📆 May 12

New pre-print on perceptions of #gender equitable norms and #TB testing history in Malawi, led by @elizabeth-digi.bsky.social with @esnightingale.bsky.social @petermacp.bsky.social Helena Feasey, Rebecca Soko, Vincent Phiri, Liz Corbett @kchorton.bsky.social www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

#Tuberculosis prevention and care relies heavily on international donor funding in many settings. In our latest preprint, we examine the potential impact of reductions in international donor funding for #TB - by the US and by other major donor countries. 1/8 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

New pre-print modelling impact of US funding cuts on HIV, #TB, MCH and family planning. We estimate impact of termination of US funding to NTPs via #USAID & The Global Fund may lead to 2.2 (1.5-2.9) million excess TB deaths between 2025 and 2040, reversing over a decade of progress. bit.ly/4lowp18

New preprint led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social & @kchorton.bsky.social from @lightontb.bsky.social Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children. www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

On March 25, 2025, LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya AFIDEP and ReSoK, in collaboration with representatives from MoH's NTLD-P, Network for TB Champions, Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya and Stop TB Partnership Kenya, hosted 25 editors from leading media houses for a media breakfast event.

This #2025WorldTBDay, The LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya, had the opportunity to highlight the new evidence on gender-responsive interventions for TB programming, generated through community engagement and participatory research. More about our work in Kenya: bit.ly/4iXCkIA

🌍 The LIGHT Consortium marks #WorldTBDay2025: "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver" In this video you can learn how LIGHT is driving gender-responsive TB care, community engagement & making real-world impact—so no one is left behind. 🔗 Watch here: youtu.be/j7VtAjdAcxw?... #EndTB #WTBD2025

The Parliamentary Health Committee & TB Caucus, & Malawi partners of the UK Aid-funded LIGHT Consortium – Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) & African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) are holding a TB Evidence Day. 🇲🇼 Lilongwe 🗓️ 19 March 2025 For more: bit.ly/4iXdd8B

Zankli Research Centre (ZRC) & @lightontb.bsky.social Consortium hosted a school advocacy event at GSS Kodape, Karu, ahead of World TB Day, 2025 📢 Theme: "Yes We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver" The event educated students on TB prevention and treatment to eradicate TB.

Look what the LIGHT Consortium's Dr Jasper Nidoi and Dr Elias Phiri had to say after presenting the latest findings of our research to parliamentarians at the 16th meeting of the Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health. #YesWeCanEndTB #NEAPACOH #LIGHTonTB

We are delighted to welcome Dr Elias Phiri from @afidep.bsky.social to the LIGHT Consortium Team! Elias is a medical doctor & implementation scientist specialising in health systems, policy, and economics. We look forward to working with you, Elias!

On #IWD2025, @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates @alexandra-richards.bsky.social from @tb-lshtm.bsky.social, for #AcceleratingAction as a modeller in STEM. Alex applies her expertise to model the differing impact of disease on women & men, contributing to more inclusive & effective health solutions.

On #IWD2025 @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates Jackline Nakabira, based at @maklunginstitute.bsky.social in Uganda, for her dedication to #AcceleratingAction through capacity strengthening. Through mentorship & skill-building, she's driving meaningful change. #CapacityBuilding #WomenInLeadership

On #IWD2025, we celebrate @edelsakwa.bsky.social- a passionate multimedia & communications professional at @afidep.bsky.social in Kenya. Edel is dedicated to #AcceleratingAction for women’s empowerment & highlights the vital role of women in creating a more equitable world. #StorytellingForChange

This International Women’s Day @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates @maklunginstitute.bsky.social's Jasper Nidoi for her dedication & achievements. Her commitment to research and advocacy exemplifies the vital role women play in driving positive change in global health. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

This #IWD2025, we recognise the contributions of the women in @lightontb.bsky.social who are at the forefront of research, research support, communications, policy development & community engagement, driving transformative actions to improve care for TB & support women at work. #AccelerateAction

The LIGHT Consortium at #NEAPACOH2025 We discussed actionable recommendations for policymakers, emphasising gender-responsive TB policies, increased awareness, stronger partnerships, & sustainable funding to ensure equitable access to TB prevention, diagnosis, & treatment. Learn: bit.ly/4ktCKYM ⤵️

We are at the Pre-Conference and Conference Sessions at #NEAPACOH2025 Meeting. Presentation Title: Optimising gendered pathways in TB prevention & care in Africa. Venue: Ramada Resort Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Time: 2:00-2:20 pm Read brief here: bit.ly/41xjZuW

📢 Exciting news! The LIGHT Consortium will be presenting at the 16th NEAPACOH Meeting in Dar es Salaam. Join Dr. Eliya Zulu, Dr. Jasper Nidoi, Dr. Elias Phiri, and Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe as they discuss Optimising Gendered Pathways in TB Prevention & Care in Africa. 📅 5–7 March 📍 Ramada Resort Hotel

The LIGHT Consortium’s NCAG Hybrid meeting was a success! We are grateful to our NCAG for their valuable suggestions moving forward. Members appreciated the reports shared and discussed additional areas to focus on, including collaborations in advocacy and media engagements. @lightontb.bsky.social

Fantastic to see that our African Partners are joining the @bsky.app 🤲 Do give them a follow! ⤵️ @maklunginstitute.bsky.social @zanklic.bsky.social

Super "IGNITE" work @lightontb.bsky.social @maklunginstitute.bsky.social led by Dr Jasper Nidoi. I am glad to be a part of this great initiative and partnership!

Policymakers & health experts unite to #EndTB in Uganda. MPs urged to push for policy & funding reforms. MLI shares IGNITE Study findings on gender barriers in TB care. @lightontb.bsky.social

Did you know that you can follow The LIGHT Consortium's work on various channels? Check out our website light.lstmed.ac.uk and social links ⤵️ See you there!

Want to learn more about who we are and what we do❔ This video provides a brief description of the #TB problem and highlights key research areas that The LIGHT Consortium partners are investigating across four African partner countries & the UK. 📽️ Watch our short video ⤵️ youtu.be/-gkkInaOARQ?...

🗞️READ ALL ABOUT IT! The LIGHT Consortium Annual e-Newsletter 2023-2024 is out! Explore key activities & highlights from the past year- from research & research uptake, to capacity strengthening- including our impact aspirations and achievements 👍 🔗 light.lstmed.ac.uk/resources/li...

👉@lightontb.bsky.social is dedicated to advancing knowledge & action on the intersection of tuberculosis #TB and #gender. Did You Know that our website has a wealth of resources from learning packs, gender flashcards, case studies, blogs & much more? Learn more ⤵️ light.lstmed.ac.uk/light-resour...

Hello! 👋 @lightontb.bsky.social is a global health research consortium focusing on addressing gender-related barriers in #TB care. We generate evidence that informs policies, guidelines and practices to improve access to TB care, ensuring no one is left behind.