The TBPod

The TBPod is a podcast for clinicians and policymakers caring for patients with tuberculosis. The podcasts present discussions with expert clinicians, researchers, policymakers and advocates about their work in the field of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and is an important contributor to morbidity among migrants arriving in Australia and New Zealand. There are around 1300 reported cases of TB in Australia each year, and a further 300 in New Zealand. Included in these figures are cases of multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB which pose significant barriers to treatment and management of the disease. The Australian government has committed to the global elimination of TB by 2030, but to do so requires the development of innovative new strategies, based on high-quality research, that has national and international reach. These podcasts aim to engage and update those who are interested in the field of tuberculosis through discussions with leaders in the field of tuberculosis.

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What does TB Elimination mean?

November 01, 2023 • Actnet

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Professor Giovanni Migliori about TB Elimination. Professor Migliori is the director of the WHO collaborating centre for TB and lung disease and is the current chief editor for the international journal of TB and lung disease. He was formerly the secretary general of the ERS and president of the Union's European region. Today he speaks about his recent viewpoint publication regarding how different countries should be approaching TB control and elimination and why it's important for different countries to target different objectives.

References:
Migliori, Giovanni Battista, et al. "The path to tuberculosis elimination: a renewed vision." European Respiratory Journal 61.6 (2023).

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Matteelli, Alberto, et al. "Tuberculosis elimination: where are we now?." European Respiratory Review 27.148 (2018).

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