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Mbarara Scientific Day: 17 November 2026

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Field epidemiology activities, research projects and training sessions in support of Médecins sans frontières
Field epidemiology activities, research projects and training sessions in support of Médecins sans frontières

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Duration of effectiveness of tuberculosis preventive treatment across various tuberculosis burden settings: a systematic review and individual-participant meta-analysis.

The Lancet. Respiratory medicine 2026 Sep 18; . doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(26)00219-5. Epub 2026 09 18
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External validation of a treatment decision algorithm for tuberculosis in children living with HIV: a diagnostic cohort study.

The Lancet. Global health 2026 Sep 14; . doi: 10.1016/j.langlo.2026.104012. Epub 2026 09 14
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Uptake and feasibility of task-shifting of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra testing from laboratory technicians to nurses to increase access and reduce time to results: a multicountry mixed method research.

BMJ global health 2026 Sep 10; 11(9); . doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019948. Epub 2026 09 10
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Use of Dried Blood Spots for Identifying Hepatitis E Infections in an Outbreak Setting.

Journal of medical virology 2026 Sep ; 98(9); . doi: 10.1002/jmv.71155. Epub 2026 09 15
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Transmitting and transferring epidemiological knowledge is an integral part of Epicentre's mission. Training courses are provided throughout the year to MSF staff and beyond.

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