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🧠CHANGING THE MINDSET: Advancing DR‑TB Preventive Therapy and Non‑Sputum (Stool) Testing Join us in celebration of World TB Day 2026 to this webinar hosted by KNCV Philippines and KNCV TB Plus under the Unitaid-funded project ASCENT-DRTB. Why is this webinar important?🤔 Because despite growing evidence and clear global guidance, innovative tools for drug‑resistant TB preventive therapy (#DRTPT) and non‑sputum (stool)–based TB testing remain underused in many settings: a shift in mindset is urgently needed.🚨 We will cover: ✅Updates on global evidence and World Health Organization guidelines for DR‑TB preventive therapy and stool testing. ✅Real‑world country experience from the #Philippines in introducing and scaling DR‑TPT. ✅Discussion on how stool‑based testing can expand access to TB diagnosis, especially for children and people unable to produce sputum. ✅And more... 🔗REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eRQ_jmFs mamel quelapio | Mansa Mbenga | petra de haas See the agenda below👇