Ifakara Health Institute is excited to announce an upcoming virtual talk on the “Current State of Epidemiology, Diagnostics, and Research on Tuberculosis” and “Neglected Tropical Diseases: The Impact of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis on Sustainable Development Goals” in collaboration with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH). The session will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 3:30 PM EAT.

This engaging discussion will feature leading experts from Swiss TPH, including, Prof. Jürg Utzinger, the Director of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH),  Sébastien Gagneux (Head of Department of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology - Swiss TPH) , Klaus Reither (Head of Clinical Research Unit and leader of Clinical TB Research Group - Swiss TPH), Damien Portevien (Research Scientist - Swiss TPH) and Dr. Jerry Hella from Ifakara Health Institute.

Designed as an interactive virtual session, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, ask questions, and contribute to meaningful discussions around TB research and advancements.

The talk will be hosted via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vai-upcz-uwe.

Whether you’re a researcher, student, or public health enthusiast, we encourage you to join this insightful session and be part of the conversation on tackling tuberculosis.

Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to your participation!