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Topic
Speed-Up, Scale-Up TB Testing! A Focus on the Asia-Pacific Region Which Tests and Where?
Date & Time
Selected Sessions:
Mar 19, 2025 01:00 AM
Description
Time: 10:30 IST | 11:00 BDT | 12:00 ICT | 13:00 PHT
Join APCASO, the Diagnostics Equity Consortium (DEC), and the Treatment Action Group (TAG) for a two-part study club series focused on the Asia- Pacific region. This series explores the evolving TB diagnostic landscape and strategies to increase TB testing coverage in the region and beyond.
In the second session, we will dive into the optimal placement of TB diagnostic tools as part of the national diagnostics networks to reach more people.
Our expert speakers will explore the placement and distribution of TB tests, given test specifications, health system requirements, and the preferences of communities.
Speakers:
Grania Bridgen, Senior TB Advisor, The Global Fund
Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Chief of Staff, IRD Global, Bangladesh
Tejaswini (Teju) Dharmapuri Vachaspathi, TB Project Associate, Treatment Action Group (TAG)
Mangala Namasivayam, Program Manager, APCASO