Improving the diagnosis
of tuberculosis
in children

We are pleased to announce the publication of the DECIDE-TB study protocol in BMJ Open. The article presents the design and objectives of the DECIDE-TB trial, which evaluates the implementation of WHO-recommended Treatment Decision Algorithms (TDAs) for childhood tuberculosis screening, diagnosis and treatment in Mozambique and Zambia. Childhood tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge. […]

As part of the Decide TB endline research activities, the team recently carried out field data collection in selected districts in Zambia, including Luanshya and Chingola (see pictures). This research activity aimed to understand stakeholders’ experiences regarding the implementation of the TDA-based approach for childhood TB diagnosis. It also explored how the potential benefits of […]

As we commemorate World TB Day this March 24, please find our Newsletter 5 As With Treatment Decision Algorithms (TDAs) now implemented in all participating facilities in the 10 districts in Mozambique and Zambia, the project reaches a pivotal moment. The project focus now turns to data consolidation, analysis, and translation of findings into evidence […]

Retrospective individual participant data analysis assesses diagnostic accuracy of WHO algorithms for childhood tuberculosis In 2023, 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) and 1.25 million died, confirming TB as the world’s leading infectious disease killer. Among them, an estimated 1.2 million were children, yet less than half received proper diagnosis and treatment. To […]