Global Tuberculosis Institute

03/24/2025

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:

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with outbreaks continuing to emerge globally and domestically.

02/06/2025

Tuberculosis, once thought to be a thing of the past, is on the rise again-both across the country and right here in New Jersey. A recent outbreak in Kansas City resulted in 67 active TB cases, 2 deaths and 79 latent cases. This has public health experts raising concern. Dr. Alfred Lardizabal, Executive Director of the Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers University, reminds us that TB is "sneaky"-and its crucial to stay vigilant. "It continues to be a global epidemic." he says. Click below to read more.

"We can’t turn our backs, because it behaves in such a way that it sneaks up on you," said one expert.

01/08/2025

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:

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...

12/02/2024

With human rights at the center, and communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. GTBI joins global and local partners and communities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024. We are placing a spotlight on TB that remains a leading cause of severe illness and death among people living with HIV.

10/23/2024

Global TB Institute in collaboration with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health & Social Affairs, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Diagnostic Laboratory Services, and Australia Respiratory Council is currently hosting a 5 day conference in Pohnpei! See below for some photos from the conference!

09/17/2024

We made it to the TB ETN/PEN conference! If you are at the conference don’t forget to stop by our table!

08/21/2024

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

08/16/2024

"While just one in 38,000 Americans has active TB, one in 500 people in India does.." An opinion article about the current global efforts in TB elimination. Check out below about an interesting perspective on global TB burden!

New advances in screening, prevention and treatment of TB make tremendous progress possible — if we tap them.

07/23/2024

Day 1 of “Effective TB Interviewing for Contact Investigation” held in Lewiston, ME is underway for public health nurses and community health workers to build TB knowledge and improve their interviewing skills!

06/24/2024

National Tuberculosis Nurse Coalition (NTNC) is hosting a webinar this Thursday!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ideas on the challenges we face in the US. Click below to register!

Webinar Description: This webinar will focus on the work accomplished by J’Belle Foster a nurse and PhD scholar who is passionate about...

06/14/2024

Congratulations to Maureen Singer for winning the 2024 New England TB Hero Award. The award was presented from the Danbury Health Department to Maureen for her dedication and commitment to TB prevention and control!

06/14/2024

GTBI in partnership with the New England TB Consortium hosted the New England TB Clinicians Conference in New Hampshire. The topics included updates on the isolation guidelines, current epidemiological trends, TB and Diabetes, Ocular TB, and Pediatric TB. Please see below for some photos from the conference!