08/08/2025
Sheila came to Antwerp to learn, now she is back home in Mozambique leading the fight against drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) 🙌
🩺 Meet Sheila Issufo, a doctor working with The Aurum Institute and the first recipient of the Armand Van Deun Scholarship. This initiative empowers healthcare professionals from low- and middle-income countries to join ITM’s intensive short course on Clinical Decision-Making for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB).
Through hands-on training in cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment protocols, participants return home better equipped to tackle DR-TB.
As Sheila puts it:
👉 “It's about continuing Armand Van Deun's legacy and making a lasting difference in the lives of those most affected.”
Dr Bouke de Jong adds:
👉 “Not only do the recipients of the scholarship change their practice in diagnosing and managing resistant TB, but they also become advocates for this approach and train their colleagues — sn*******ng the impact of the course.”
💪We're proud to support the next generation of TB professionals. Alumni of the programme contribute directly to stronger healthcare systems and lasting change in their communities, honouring the legacy of TB pioneer Armand Van Deun.
You can help students like Sheila strengthen their skills in TB diagnosis and treatment in a global context.
🎓 Learn more: https://www.itg.be/en/armand-van-deun-scholarship-initiative
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International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
