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World Without TB (WWTB), a registered UK charity, seeks global eradication of TB through identification of safe and effective short duration treatment regimes.
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Joined November 2011
Congrats to our Amina for her award at @CityStG_Health on her work on #TB!.
citystgeorges.ac.uk
Sent from Zanzibar to an English boarding school at 15, Amina had to adapt quickly. Now a leading professor in her field, she has been named City St George’s Extraordinary Woman 2025.
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Pleased to state that our Prof #AminaJindani won the Outstanding Research Award 23/24 at @StGeorgesUni in Dec ' 24 for her #TB work.
sgul.ac.uk
St George’s celebrated its annual Research Day on Wednesday 11th December. The day showcased the hard work, latest findings and achievements from the vibrant research community.
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The website link below provides a view of the programme and registration information for the #InterTB Symposium day on Friday Sept 6th 2024. InterTB Symposium ( .
sgul.ac.uk
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience for our students - building on over 250 years of innovation and keeping pace with the health challenges of a changing NHS. Our dedication...
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Thanks to #JackAdams for raising over £600 for #TB eradication via @wwtb_uk in #RideLondon week before last! Well done!!
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Learn more about the work of @wwtb_uk and #Tuberculosis via our short video summary and pls get in contact! #WorldTuberculosisDay .
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Today is #WorldTBDay. #TB remains the leading cause of death among all the communicable diseases. However, WHO has now rolled out a four-month treatment which offers some hope in the increase in cure rates, reduced mortality, reduced transmission of TB.
evidence.nejm.org
Shorter but effective tuberculosis treatment regimens would be of value to the tuberculosis treatment community. High-dose rifampicin has been associated with more rapid and secure lung sterilizati...
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Thanks to Anusha for raising over £1000 for #WWTB at the recent #BrightonHalf Marathon!! Well done!! Can you help us raise funds during #RideLondon in May 2024? We have places available.
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The weather is getting warmer and the days brighter! We are looking for some energetic and enthusiastic cyclists to support #TB eradication and #wwtb via .Pls. reach out to us on twitter or email via #RideLondon #cycling #charity.
londonmarathonevents.co.uk
RideLondon
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2024 #INTERTB Symposium, was opened by Prof Jon Friedland, included: updates on the #RIFASHORT trial . - future implications, new #RIFASHORT persister study results from Mike Barer, #Truncate-TB Trial, Pretomanid for Tuberculosis (APT) trial, PANACEA group, and Global Alliance.
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St. George's Annual #INTERTB Symposium, organised by #AminaJindani, took place on 13 Nov, attended by 120+ of thee world's leading #TB experts.
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Higher dose and shorter treatment time of a key #TB drug has proven to be safe for patients in clinical trial led by researchers at #SGUL - inc. #AJindani. Results published in #NEJM Evidence
sgul.ac.uk
A higher dose and shorter treatment of a cornerstone tuberculosis drug has proven to be safe for patients, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at St George’s, University of London
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Tomorrow is #WorldTBDay2023 - Although the pandemic has impacted advances in the global elimination of #TB, the #WHO has rolled out the first 4month treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. This will result in a significant improvement in cure rates and reduce TB transmission!.
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We wont have a runner in this year's #LondonMarathon unfortunately, but you can still continue to support our work on #TB eradication!
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Thank you for all of your support on the 2022 #LondonMarathon! We were able to raise almost £2000 to support our work on #TB eradication. But, you can still donate via:.
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Thanks for all of your support yesterday and helping to eradicate #TB!.
To the Class of '22,. For all the sacrifice, guts and determination - thank you. You have made this London Marathon one we will never forget. ❤️. #LondonMarathon #WeRunTogether
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Today is the #LondonMarathon! Our runners are about to start. Please support #WWTB_uk as you see them pounding their way across the capital! @MrWakley .
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