Geofrey J. Amanya
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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
Congratulations 🎈
January 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Alvaro & @petermacp.bsky.social we implemented large scale symptom screening (Xpert) would be intresting to see how in future it weighs in with Glasgow + reduction in Incidence innovatively we have added CXR +Xpert in future campeigh pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38812802/
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
January 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
6) Devoloped HF directories for all crossbaorder facilities in both countries
7) Regular cordination meetings btn countries
8) crossborder learning & M&e

Biggest challange remains

1) Poor outcomes
2) No data on screening from #Kenya POEs
3) Funds for continuity

Very impactful & unique Project
January 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This followed a series of activities. #WORLDTBDAY we must #endTB
December 15, 2024 at 5:50 AM