Global Tuberculosis Institute

Today we honor and thank all physicians on National Doctors’ Day 💙

A special recognition to our TB doctors who work tirelessly to diagnose, treat, and care for patients affected by tuberculosis. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a life-saving difference every single day.

Thank you for being on the front lines of public health and for helping move us closer to a TB-free world.

In commemoration of World TB Day on March 24, It is a day to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world. Together, we raise awareness of the challenges that hinder our progress toward eliminating this devastating disease. This year marks several challenges with many shifts in funding, personnel, and public health efforts. In spite of all these challenges the Rutgers Health team discuss why this deadly disease is even more important below:

Why Research on Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment is Even More Relevant Today Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with outbreaks continuing to emerge globally and domestically.

On December 31, 2024, the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) published “Updates on the Treatment of Drug-Susceptible and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: An Official ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline” in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Click below to learn more about the guideline:

Updates on the Treatment of Drug-Susceptible and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: An Official ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Background: On the basis of recent clinical trial data for the treatment of drug-susceptible and drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), the American Thoracic Society, U.S. Centers for Disease Control an...

Join us for an important webinar hosted by the NTCA/NTNC Corrections Committee; TB in Corrections-Why Should I Care?. Register Here: https://www.pathlms.com/tbcontrollers/courses