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National Tuberculosis Leprosy & Lung Disease (NTLD) Program aims to reduce the burden of lung disease in Kenya & render Kenya free of tuberculosis and leprosy. facebook.com/pages/NTLDKeny… Kenya Joined January 2015-
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Enhancing Program Quality Efficiency in the fight against TB in Kenya. Read More... nltp.co.ke/enhancing-prog…
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS This is a call for abstracts for the 2nd National Community Systems Strengthening (CSS) Knowledge Dissemination Forum. Click the link below for registration. @moh @StopTBKe @NEPHAKKENYA @AYARHEP @HERAF_Kenya @NTLDKenya @CHSKenya
Read about Kenya's experiences of using ultra-portable X-ray, CAD software and on-site PCR testing to find TB, and how they developed their own digital connectivity software to link people faster to care. Case studies from #StopTB/@USAID -supported iNTP stoptb.org/introducing-ne… 📷
"Teamwork in action! @ReSoKenya @Amref_Worldwide and @NTLDKenya in Eastern and Coast regions for transformative TA sessions.
In collaboration with @MOH_Kenya @NTLDKenya @MoeKenya, we have finalised the development of a TB prevention & management policy targeting communities in the learning institutions through TB screening, referral & management of TB. @USAIDKenya @AMREFKenya #EndTB #ThinkTreatTestTB
Experiencing a persistent cough? Unexplained weight loss? Night sweats? These could be signs of TB. Early detection is key! Remember, #ThinkTestTreatTB #YesWeCanEndTB @MOH_Kenya @NTLDKenya @USAIDKenya @StopTBKe
It's fantastic to see CSO members actively engaging in the ongoing @Amref_Kenya -led @GlobalFund TB project in Machakos County. Their involvement is crucial in ensuring the success and effectiveness of such initiatives. #YesWeCanEndTB #HealthForAll
Experiencing a persistent cough? Unexplained weight loss? Night sweats? These could be signs of TB. Early detection is key! Remember, #ThinkTestTreatTB @MOH_Kenya @MOH_DHP @PublicHealthMoH @CHSKenya @USAIDKenya @StopTB @StopTBKe
With the ability to detect TB & other lung abnormalities, along with pinpointing specific locations, the AI software empowers radiologists to expedite reporting. It also operates seamlessly online & offline.#EndTB
With the ability to detect TB & other lung abnormalities, along with pinpointing specific locations, the AI software empowers radiologists to expedite reporting. It also operates seamlessly online & offline.#EndTB https://t.co/smOZY5UOPO
Exciting strides in Kenya's TB fight! @qure_ai is currently training our national and @Amref_Kenya officers at Weston Hostel on cutting-edge AI software for digital X-ray machines. Together, we're accelerating early TB detection and management. #EndTB
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): One of the things we have been able to grapple with is being able to find the missed cases of TB. Due to stigma in the community, a lot of people with TB are not quick to present themselves to a health…
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): TB is a bacterial infection that is spread through aerosol droplets that is through the air. This is when an infected person coughs, sneezes, laughs, sings or talks. To dispel some myths, it is not spread…
Evaline Kibuchi – Chief National Coordinator, Stop TB Kenya: Drug resistant TB is TB that has resisted the first line treatment. This means it needs to be treated with a stronger regimen of antibiotics. It takes longer to treat and is very expensive especially for the government…
Evaline Kibuchi – Chief National Coordinator, Stop TB Kenya: We have made progress in diagnosis. When came into the TB world, we have very limited diagnostics for TB. We largely relied on microscopy. over the 15 years, we have very many new technologies of diagnosis which are…
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): Kenya is ranked as one of the 30 high-burden countries for both TB and TB/HIV. These are countries that contribute over 80% of the global number of TB cases worldwide. Looking at 2022, Kenya notified over…
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Gharama ya Kifua Kikuu: Waziri wa afya asema gharama ya matibabu ni changamoto. Serikali inasema imeanza kuangazia zaidi maradhi haya. Serikali inasema jitihada zaidi zitawekwa kwa sekta hii #SemaNaCitizen @nimrodtaabu
Takwimu Za Kifua Kikuu Kenya Waziri wa Afya Susan Nakhumicha amesema kuwa ugonjwa wa kifua kikuu unaendelea kuleta changamoto kubwa ya afya ya umma licha ya juhudi za pamoja na maendeleo makubwa ya kuutokomeza. #NTVAdhuhuri
Beyond medical interventions, we need to combat tuberculosis. Strong political commitment and cooperation from all sectors are required. Together, we can effectively combat tuberculosis. #WTBDAY24 #YesWeCanEndTB #AfyaMashinani
Kenya's strides against TB are undeniable, with a 32% reduction in incidents and a 24% decrease in TB-related mortality between 2015 and 2020. We have made significant progress thanks to our dedicated healthcare workers, strategic investments, and strong political commitment,…
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS This is a call for abstracts for the 2nd National Community Systems Strengthening (CSS) Knowledge Dissemination Forum. Click the link below for registration. @moh @StopTBKe @NEPHAKKENYA @AYARHEP @HERAF_Kenya @NTLDKenya @CHSKenya
Read about Kenya's experiences of using ultra-portable X-ray, CAD software and on-site PCR testing to find TB, and how they developed their own digital connectivity software to link people faster to care. Case studies from #StopTB/@USAID -supported iNTP stoptb.org/introducing-ne… 📷
Be aware of the TB symptoms to look out for. Get screened for TB. TB is both treatable and curable. #TBAwareness #yeswecanendtb
Myths lead to stigma which prevents affected persons from seeking treatment. Is what you know about TB a myth or a fact? TB is both treatable and curable. #TBAwareness #yeswecanendtb
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"Teamwork in action! @ReSoKenya @Amref_Worldwide and @NTLDKenya in Eastern and Coast regions for transformative TA sessions.
Happy to join WHO’s Civil Society Task Force on Tuberculosis (CSTF-TB) for the period 2024 - 2025. I look forward to robust contribution to shaping global rights-based TB Response #TBRights @KELINKenya createsend.com/t/d-18A3511E6F…
In collaboration with @MOH_Kenya @NTLDKenya @MoeKenya, we have finalised the development of a TB prevention & management policy targeting communities in the learning institutions through TB screening, referral & management of TB. @USAIDKenya @AMREFKenya #EndTB #ThinkTreatTestTB
Experiencing a persistent cough? Unexplained weight loss? Night sweats? These could be signs of TB. Early detection is key! Remember, #ThinkTestTreatTB #YesWeCanEndTB @MOH_Kenya @NTLDKenya @USAIDKenya @StopTBKe
Stigma serves as a barrier to treatment keeping TB affected persons in life- threatening situations. Say No to TB Stigma; Be a TB Champion. #TBAwareness #YesWeCanEndTB @StopTB @StopTBKe @G_C_T_A @TBChampions_ke @NTLDKenya @Sahera_TB @WHOKenya @Amref_Kenya
It's fantastic to see CSO members actively engaging in the ongoing @Amref_Kenya -led @GlobalFund TB project in Machakos County. Their involvement is crucial in ensuring the success and effectiveness of such initiatives. #YesWeCanEndTB #HealthForAll
🗓About yesterday! @LIGHTonTB partners in Kenya, @Afidep & @ReSoKenya had a half-day sensitisation workshop to enhance understanding & technical capacity on evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) among senior-level policymakers within the @NTLDKenya & peer stakeholders.
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): One of the things we have been able to grapple with is being able to find the missed cases of TB. Due to stigma in the community, a lot of people with TB are not quick to present themselves to a health…
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): TB is a bacterial infection that is spread through aerosol droplets that is through the air. This is when an infected person coughs, sneezes, laughs, sings or talks. To dispel some myths, it is not spread…
Evaline Kibuchi – Chief National Coordinator, Stop TB Kenya: Drug resistant TB is TB that has resisted the first line treatment. This means it needs to be treated with a stronger regimen of antibiotics. It takes longer to treat and is very expensive especially for the government…
Evaline Kibuchi – Chief National Coordinator, Stop TB Kenya: We have made progress in diagnosis. When came into the TB world, we have very limited diagnostics for TB. We largely relied on microscopy. over the 15 years, we have very many new technologies of diagnosis which are…
Dr. Immaculate Kathure – Ag. Head-Divison Tuberculosis & Lung Health (MoH): Kenya is ranked as one of the 30 high-burden countries for both TB and TB/HIV. These are countries that contribute over 80% of the global number of TB cases worldwide. Looking at 2022, Kenya notified over…