Geofrey J. Amanya
@amanyageofrey.bsky.social
Epidemiologist National TB & Leprosy-#Uganda.
In the heart of the community, Meet the #TB Foot soldier, i shed light on the unseen struggle against #TB. Here to share local context from the frontline
#views are my own
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Community tuberculosis screening, testing and care, Uganda - PubMed
This community tuberculosis screening initiative is effective. However, continuous monitoring and adaptations are needed to overcome context-specific implementation challenges.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Uganda NTP Latest addition #science, highlights Impact of #CAST #Tuberculosis #WHO
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
My latest publication
The #TB stigma scores on a scale from 0 to 30, with an average a median score of 24.
45.48% had TB stigma. Factors associated with higher TB stigma included older age, higher education levels, urban residence, and TB knowledge
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39854370/#:~:t….
The #TB stigma scores on a scale from 0 to 30, with an average a median score of 24.
45.48% had TB stigma. Factors associated with higher TB stigma included older age, higher education levels, urban residence, and TB knowledge
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39854370/#:~:t….
Level of tuberculosis-related stigma and associated factors in Ugandan communities - PubMed
Tuberculosis (TB) stigma remains a significant barrier to TB control efforts globally, especially in countries with a high TB burden. Studies about TB stigma done in Uganda so far have been limited in...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39854370/#:~:t…
January 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My latest publication
The #TB stigma scores on a scale from 0 to 30, with an average a median score of 24.
45.48% had TB stigma. Factors associated with higher TB stigma included older age, higher education levels, urban residence, and TB knowledge
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39854370/#:~:t….
The #TB stigma scores on a scale from 0 to 30, with an average a median score of 24.
45.48% had TB stigma. Factors associated with higher TB stigma included older age, higher education levels, urban residence, and TB knowledge
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39854370/#:~:t….
Breaking down the GTB + CHINA www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...
Decoding the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024: A Critical Analysis of Global and Chinese Key Data
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the o...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Breaking down the GTB + CHINA www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...
We Hosted Dr. Tereze @who.int Director of the Global #TB “#Uganda should prepare for new, effective TB vaccines, updated WHO guidelines, research opportunities, & more as we strive to end the TB threat by 2030," Dr. TerezaKasaeva. The Prime minister make key social protection recomendations.
January 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Uganda & #Kenya have implmented a serries of crossborder TB #Surveilance #TBSky aims to strengthen cross-border TB prevention & control.
Reduced LTFup 14% to 4.2%
1) Improved Patient Follow up
2) Established eIDSR for reporting
4) Trained 32 POE H/W
5) Patient refferal tool/system #thread
Reduced LTFup 14% to 4.2%
1) Improved Patient Follow up
2) Established eIDSR for reporting
4) Trained 32 POE H/W
5) Patient refferal tool/system #thread
January 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#Uganda & #Kenya have implmented a serries of crossborder TB #Surveilance #TBSky aims to strengthen cross-border TB prevention & control.
Reduced LTFup 14% to 4.2%
1) Improved Patient Follow up
2) Established eIDSR for reporting
4) Trained 32 POE H/W
5) Patient refferal tool/system #thread
Reduced LTFup 14% to 4.2%
1) Improved Patient Follow up
2) Established eIDSR for reporting
4) Trained 32 POE H/W
5) Patient refferal tool/system #thread
Uganda NTP Latest addition #science, highlights Impact of #CAST #Tuberculosis #WHO
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
Community tuberculosis screening, testing and care, Uganda - PubMed
This community tuberculosis screening initiative is effective. However, continuous monitoring and adaptations are needed to overcome context-specific implementation challenges.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Uganda NTP Latest addition #science, highlights Impact of #CAST #Tuberculosis #WHO
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
Click;
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
1) Good detection rates
2) Awareness
3) Enhanced contact tracing
4) Reduced community wide #Transmission
5) 12Months later 90%Patients realized good tr’ment outcomes
Today i reflect on the commitements from the research forum in March.
2024 as i prepare ahead of 2025 Scie symposium. I took Lead, cordinated & resource moblised it was IMPACT
This week I embark on 2025 science summit
#TB #PublicHealth, #Leprosy,#tuberculosis. #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay #EndTB
2024 as i prepare ahead of 2025 Scie symposium. I took Lead, cordinated & resource moblised it was IMPACT
This week I embark on 2025 science summit
#TB #PublicHealth, #Leprosy,#tuberculosis. #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay #EndTB
December 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Today i reflect on the commitements from the research forum in March.
2024 as i prepare ahead of 2025 Scie symposium. I took Lead, cordinated & resource moblised it was IMPACT
This week I embark on 2025 science summit
#TB #PublicHealth, #Leprosy,#tuberculosis. #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay #EndTB
2024 as i prepare ahead of 2025 Scie symposium. I took Lead, cordinated & resource moblised it was IMPACT
This week I embark on 2025 science summit
#TB #PublicHealth, #Leprosy,#tuberculosis. #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay #EndTB
Delayed but my latest publication #TB #Tuberculosis is out: pead TB is underdiagnosed and undertreated. There is a need for more sensitive and specific diagnostic tests, need ways to disseminate and promote uptake of standardized clinical algorithms.
December 15, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Delayed but my latest publication #TB #Tuberculosis is out: pead TB is underdiagnosed and undertreated. There is a need for more sensitive and specific diagnostic tests, need ways to disseminate and promote uptake of standardized clinical algorithms.
t.co/5EJo3crLDU
Call to action @WHO
#WorldTBDay
The flagship initiative aims 2spur action&accountability 2tackle drivers of the TB epidemic, poverty, #undernourishment, #diabetes, #HIV, tobacco&alcohol use, poor living&working conditions. #new oral treatment for #MDR-TB
Call to action @WHO
#WorldTBDay
The flagship initiative aims 2spur action&accountability 2tackle drivers of the TB epidemic, poverty, #undernourishment, #diabetes, #HIV, tobacco&alcohol use, poor living&working conditions. #new oral treatment for #MDR-TB
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/03/1134982
t.co
December 15, 2024 at 5:47 AM
t.co/5EJo3crLDU
Call to action @WHO
#WorldTBDay
The flagship initiative aims 2spur action&accountability 2tackle drivers of the TB epidemic, poverty, #undernourishment, #diabetes, #HIV, tobacco&alcohol use, poor living&working conditions. #new oral treatment for #MDR-TB
Call to action @WHO
#WorldTBDay
The flagship initiative aims 2spur action&accountability 2tackle drivers of the TB epidemic, poverty, #undernourishment, #diabetes, #HIV, tobacco&alcohol use, poor living&working conditions. #new oral treatment for #MDR-TB
What a keynote speech by Dr. Gidado Mustapha of @KNCVTBPlus
#tuberculosis 2023 Stakeholder conference
#tuberculosis 2023 Stakeholder conference
December 15, 2024 at 5:45 AM
What a keynote speech by Dr. Gidado Mustapha of @KNCVTBPlus
#tuberculosis 2023 Stakeholder conference
#tuberculosis 2023 Stakeholder conference
I led a team of #epidemiologists, #Investigators we investigated an #outbreak of MDR #Tuberculosis in crossboarder small town following notification of 7 #MDRTb patients, later after 2 weeks of investigation 23 #MDR TB patients. Was so happy for my team achievement ug.usembassy.gov/wp-content/u...
December 15, 2024 at 5:37 AM
I led a team of #epidemiologists, #Investigators we investigated an #outbreak of MDR #Tuberculosis in crossboarder small town following notification of 7 #MDRTb patients, later after 2 weeks of investigation 23 #MDR TB patients. Was so happy for my team achievement ug.usembassy.gov/wp-content/u...
So Gald to have interacted with Dr. Eliud Wandwalo Senior Disease Coordinators at the #GlobalFund, we discussed opportunities of case level data for Tuberculosis, #Uganda #eCBSS Boosts of over 290,000 patient level records. He was very Impressed
December 15, 2024 at 5:13 AM
So Gald to have interacted with Dr. Eliud Wandwalo Senior Disease Coordinators at the #GlobalFund, we discussed opportunities of case level data for Tuberculosis, #Uganda #eCBSS Boosts of over 290,000 patient level records. He was very Impressed
While In #France for the 2023 #TBUNION. #Tuberculosis I Presented findings from Uganda’s Diagnostic innovations #EndTB
December 15, 2024 at 5:06 AM
While In #France for the 2023 #TBUNION. #Tuberculosis I Presented findings from Uganda’s Diagnostic innovations #EndTB