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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 […]

Two years and a half after its launch, the Decide TB project has reached an important milestone: health facilities in all study districts of Zambia and Mozambique have now transitioned from the standard of care to implementing treatment decision algorithms (TDAs) for childhood TB diagnosis. On this occasion, we are pleased to share the Decide […]

Community mobilization is essential in the fight against tuberculosis, helping to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek timely care. As part of its efforts to improve TB awareness and access to care, Decide TB conducted community mobilization activities in Luanshya District, Zambia, in May 2025. The activities brought together a wide range […]

The Decide TB research consortium hold an internal scientific workshop in Bordeaux on June, 2025, split into two focused parts:. June 16–17: Scientific meetings. June 18–20: Scientific writing retreat Scientific meetings were aimed at: • Aligning on key project outputs and finalize our publication plan • Preparing the upcoming World Health Organization general guidelines report […]

As we commemorate World TB Day this March 24, please find our newsletter n°3. EDITORIAL As the National TB Programs in Mozambique and Zambia continue deploying the Treatment Decision Algorithms (TDAs) in new pilot districts and as the Decide TB trial continues data collection, both countries and the overall Global Health community are facing a […]

As we commemorate World TB Day on March 24, it is more than ever time to claim, together with the global TB community that: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver!” As the National TB Programs in Mozambique and Zambia continue deploying the Treatment Decision Algorithms (TDAs) in new pilot districts and as the […]

Decide TB has finalized in Portuguese & English 2 short educational films explaining in 3-4 minutesthe challenges of tuberculosis & the treatment decision algorithms (TDAs) tool,as well as the activities of the Decide TB project. Desafios da tuberculose e Algoritmos de Decisão TerapêuticaTB challenges & Treatment Decision Algorithms 4 minutes O Projeto Decide TBThe Decide […]