The LIGHT Consortium

YouTube video by LIGHT Consortium Jasper Nidoi - IGNITE study, Uganda

🚨 New Video!

Jasper Nidoi’s IGNITE study boosted #TB detection among men in peri-urban #Uganda by 51% using male-friendly clinics, evening hours & integrated health care services.

📽️ Watch how 👉 youtu.be/m8O98tK4sqA?...

@maklunginstitute.bsky.social

photo of meeting room with people sitting in a U shape looking at a presentation on the screen. One person is presenting and another talking on a microphone

With support from LIGHT, @maklunginstitute.bsky.social has launched cascade training on #EIDM & gender integration for 20+ NTLP managers in Uganda!

Led by ToTs trained 2 yrs ago, this effort embeds evidence & equity in TB/leprosy programs & national training materials.

#MLIat10 #HealthEquity

Chukwuebuka Ugwu presenting and pointing at the screen whilst his PowerPoint slides are displayed. Group photo is of people in the meeting. L to R: Chidi Aneke; John Bimba; Chukwuebuka Ugwu; Obioma Akaniro; Nathan Zoakah; Chimaroke Obasi; Oluwafunmilayo Omosebi; Olawumi Olarewaju

Dr Ebuka Ugwu from @zanklic.bsky.social presented insights from the DESTINE study to the NTBLCP in Nigeria.

The study highlights urgent gender gaps in #TB care & unveils a community-led, gender-responsive solution that:

✅ Improved TB knowledge
✅ Reduced stigma
✅ Boosted screening & notifications

The workshop's aim is to ⤵️

➡️ Capacity build the stakeholders on writing & publication steps in quantitative & qualitative research

➡️ Draft manuscripts of research work already undertaken & planning for publications. The target is to draft & review 16 manuscripts

#EndTB

🥁 LIGHTConsortium partners in 🇰🇪, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) & the Respiratory Society of Kenya are facilitating a scientific manuscript writing workshop to advance TB Research capacity.

📍Naivasha
🗓️14–18 July 2025

Learn more: bit.ly/4kILd98

LIGHT joined the world to mark #WorldPopulationDay2025.👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Under the theme “To realise the rights and choices of those on the margins of our societies, we must count them – because everyone counts!"🙌🏾

#YesWeCanEndTB

4 people standing in a semi circle smiling and looking towards the camera. sign in the middle stating 'national tuberculoisis & leprosy control programme (NTBLCP) Federal Ministry of Health'

📊 Supporting data-driven TB response in Nigeria

Vibol Iem from the LIGHT programme worked with NTBLCP & Zankli Research Center to analyze TB data through the lens of poverty, gender & education. Paving the way for equity-focused, gender-responsive action.

#TBResearch #EndTB #HealthEquity #Nigeria

YouTube video by Stop TB Partnership Stop TB Partnership, hosted and distributed on Reuters.com, brings you this urgent exposé

📸 Real Stories for Change!

Fatima Ramadan, from our #Photovoice study in Nigeria also shares her journey in this powerful @stoptb.bsky.social video👏

🔗 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=R-i-...
📖 Learn about LIGHT's Photovoice study: tinyurl.com/45unfeth

#EndTB #TBVoices

infographic highlighting the key points from the paper published in the Lancet: Sex differences in the risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based immunoreactivity surveys

NEW STUDY! 📣

A large global study found men are more likely to be exposed to TB than women.

The reason? Likely social behaviours:
• More time in crowded indoor spaces
• Delays in seeking care

READ MORE ⤵️
🔗 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

@petermacp.bsky.social @hannahrickman.bsky.social

🔍 New insights from 🇳🇬 #TB data:

➡️ Women more likely to be screened
➡️ Men had worse outcomes
➡️ TB-HIV co-infection higher in women

LIGHT ECR
@MaziChukwuebuk1
calls for gender-responsive TB care.

Read the paper ⤵️
🔗 tinyurl.com/mryxjnsa

@zanklic.bsky.social

📣 Take note of the date change for the #UnionConference2025. It is now taking place 18-21 November 2025

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The LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya, AFIDEP
& Respiratory Society of Kenya participated in the National TB & Lung Health Research Dissemination Workshop, where LIGHT, with other key partners, presented ongoing & complete findings to inform policy and practice.

📍Nairobi
📆 May 12

Perceived Gender Equitable Norms and Previous Tuberculosis Testing in Malawi: A Secondary Analysis of a Cluster-based Prevalence Survey Substantial evidence demonstrates that men have a higher prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and decreased use of TB services compared to women. Gender roles and norms contribute to these disparities by i...

New pre-print on perceptions of #gender equitable norms and #TB testing history in Malawi, led by @elizabeth-digi.bsky.social with @esnightingale.bsky.social @petermacp.bsky.social Helena Feasey, Rebecca Soko, Vincent Phiri, Liz Corbett @kchorton.bsky.social

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

The potential impact of reductions in international donor funding on tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries Background Tuberculosis services in many settings rely heavily on international donor funding. In 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was dismantled, and other countri...

#Tuberculosis prevention and care relies heavily on international donor funding in many settings. In our latest preprint, we examine the potential impact of reductions in international donor funding for #TB - by the US and by other major donor countries. 1/8

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

Line chart showing median number of TB deaths in 79 low- and middle-income countries from 2010 through 2040. A black line shows a decline from 1.25 million deaths in 2010 to just under 1 million deaths in 2024. A blue line shows the number of deaths staying constant through 2040 if 2024 funding and programmes are maintained. A red line shows the number of deaths increasing to 1.2 million in 2040 if US funding to national TB programmes is terminated.

New pre-print modelling impact of US funding cuts on HIV, #TB, MCH and family planning. We estimate impact of termination of US funding to NTPs via #USAID & The Global Fund may lead to 2.2 (1.5-2.9) million excess TB deaths between 2025 and 2040, reversing over a decade of progress.

bit.ly/4lowp18

New preprint led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social & @kchorton.bsky.social from @lightontb.bsky.social

Eliminating men’s excess risks for #TB & improving access to treatment to comparable rates to women could have major gains for men, women & children.

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

On March 25, 2025, LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya AFIDEP and ReSoK, in collaboration with representatives from MoH's NTLD-P, Network for TB Champions, Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya and Stop TB Partnership Kenya, hosted 25 editors from leading media houses for a media breakfast event.

This #2025WorldTBDay, The LIGHT Consortium partners in Kenya, had the opportunity to highlight the new evidence on gender-responsive interventions for TB programming, generated through community engagement and participatory research.

More about our work in Kenya: bit.ly/4iXCkIA

YouTube video by LIGHT Consortium The LIGHT Consortium commemorates World TB Day 2025

🌍 The LIGHT Consortium marks #WorldTBDay2025: "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver"

In this video you can learn how LIGHT is driving gender-responsive TB care, community engagement & making real-world impact—so no one is left behind.

🔗 Watch here: youtu.be/j7VtAjdAcxw?... #EndTB #WTBD2025

The Parliamentary Health Committee & TB Caucus, & Malawi partners of the UK Aid-funded LIGHT Consortium – Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) & African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) are holding a TB Evidence Day.

🇲🇼 Lilongwe
🗓️ 19 March 2025

For more: bit.ly/4iXdd8B

Zankli Research Centre (ZRC) & @lightontb.bsky.social Consortium hosted a school advocacy event at GSS Kodape, Karu, ahead of World TB Day, 2025
📢 Theme: "Yes We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver"
The event educated students on TB prevention and treatment to eradicate TB.

Look what the LIGHT Consortium's Dr Jasper Nidoi
and Dr Elias Phiri had to say after presenting the latest findings of our research to parliamentarians at the 16th meeting of the Network of African Parliamentary Committees of Health.

#YesWeCanEndTB
#NEAPACOH
#LIGHTonTB

Elias Phiri, Research & Policy Associate

We are delighted to welcome Dr Elias Phiri from
@afidep.bsky.social to the LIGHT Consortium Team!

Elias is a medical doctor & implementation scientist specialising in health systems, policy, and economics.

We look forward to working with you, Elias!

Card showing Alexandra Richards striking the IWD2025 pose. I'm accelerating action as a modeller in STEM.

On #IWD2025, @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates @alexandra-richards.bsky.social from @tb-lshtm.bsky.social, for #AcceleratingAction as a modeller in STEM.

Alex applies her expertise to model the differing impact of disease on women & men, contributing to more inclusive & effective health solutions.

card showing Jackline striking the IWD2025 pose. I'm accelerating action through capacity strengthening.

On #IWD2025 @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates Jackline Nakabira, based at @maklunginstitute.bsky.social in Uganda, for her dedication to #AcceleratingAction through capacity strengthening.

Through mentorship & skill-building, she's driving meaningful change.

#CapacityBuilding #WomenInLeadership

Card showing Edel striking the pose for International Womens Day. I'm accelerating actiob by promoting women's voices.

On #IWD2025, we celebrate @edelsakwa.bsky.social- a passionate multimedia & communications professional at @afidep.bsky.social in Kenya.

Edel is dedicated to #AcceleratingAction for women’s empowerment & highlights the vital role of women in creating a more equitable world.

#StorytellingForChange

card showing images of Jasper Nidoi striking the pose for IWD2025. I am accelerating action through leadership.

This International Women’s Day @lightontb.bsky.social celebrates @maklunginstitute.bsky.social's Jasper Nidoi for her dedication & achievements.

Her commitment to research and advocacy exemplifies the vital role women play in driving positive change in global health.

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

This #IWD2025, we recognise the contributions of the women in @lightontb.bsky.social who are at the forefront of research, research support, communications, policy development & community engagement, driving transformative actions to improve care for TB & support women at work.

#AccelerateAction

The LIGHT Consortium at #NEAPACOH2025

We discussed actionable recommendations for policymakers, emphasising gender-responsive TB policies, increased awareness, stronger partnerships, & sustainable funding to ensure equitable access to TB prevention, diagnosis, & treatment.

Learn: bit.ly/4ktCKYM
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We are at the Pre-Conference and Conference Sessions at #NEAPACOH2025 Meeting.

Presentation Title: Optimising gendered pathways in TB prevention & care in Africa.

Venue: Ramada Resort Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Time: 2:00-2:20 pm

Read brief here: bit.ly/41xjZuW