Africa: Tongue Swabs - Where Might These Experimental TB Tests Eventually Fit In?: [spotlight] While likely years away from widespread use, a test for TB that relies on a simple tongue swab instead of a person having to cough up sputum is showing promise. Spotlight takes stock of how the test works and asks experts what its future role might be. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TK89Xj #TBTesting #HealthInnovation #MedicalResearch #AfricaHealth #PublicHealth

Africa: Advancing Tuberculosis Diagnostics to Reach More People in the African Region: [WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Significant progress has been made in TB diagnostics in the past decade as countries in the African region embrace new technologies. However, many people still have no access to modern testing, which are often limited to major laboratories in large cities and leave out many due to high costs. Dr… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJkZTb #Tuberculosis #TBTesting #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Diagnostics

South African study pioneers home-based TB testing, promoting early diagnosis with portable GeneXpert Edge devices. #TBTesting #GeneXpert #SouthAfrica https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2024/07/17/we-were-the-first-ones-to-do-it-innovative-sa-study-takes-tb-testing-to-peoples-homes/