Articles by: TRAC

WHO releases policy brief on tuberculosis among populations at high-risk and for people in vulnerable situations

WHO releases policy brief on tuberculosis among populations at high-risk and for people in vulnerable situations

The World Health Organization has issued a comprehensive new policy brief spotlighting the persistent threat of tuberculosis (TB) among populations at high risk and for people in vulnerable situations. This timely policy brief brings to the fore the disproportionate burden of TB among people who are socially and economically disadvantaged, […]

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TRAC Leadership Re-elected for Next Three Years

TRAC Leadership Re-elected for Next Three Years

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Tuberculosis Research Advisory Council (TRAC) has re-elected its current Chairperson, Professor Afework Kassu, Director General of the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), and Vice Chairperson, Professor Gemeda Abebe from Jimma University, to serve for another three-year term. The decision was made during the council’s regular […]

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Advancing the Fight Against TB: Insights from the 19th TRAC Conference

Advancing the Fight Against TB: Insights from the 19th TRAC Conference

The 19th TRAC annual TB research conference and WTD commemoration, held in Arba Minch, showcased informative research and insights into tuberculosis (TB), reaffirming its status as a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia. The event provided a platform for experts to address the complexities of TB, especially in low-resource settings. […]

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