The Union is pleased to announce a series of Union World Conference virtual Post-Graduate Courses and Workshops. These are free to attend.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and independent to any registration you may have for The Union World Conference.
Registration links are detailed below or you can find out more and register on The Union Website.
Thursday 8 October
14:00-17:00 CEST: Developing Echo Virtual Communities Of Practice To Strengthen Tb Prevention, Mdr-Tb, Tb/Hiv, And Tb Program Leadership and Management
In this Post-Graduate Course speakers will introduce participants to the basic principles and components of the ECHO model and review examples of the adaptation of the model in a variety of TB epidemic contexts in both high and low burden settings. We will also review a robust evaluation protocol and plan.
Registration is needed to attend, register here today.
Monday 12 October
14:00-17:00 CEST: Target Product Profiles for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment
The objective of the workshop is to familiarize the audience with the Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for future Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT). The workshop will describe the context in which the TPPs were developed, discuss the methodology used to select and prioritize key attributes, and present a review of the evidence. The workshop requires interactive participation of participants.
Registration is needed to attend, register here today.
Thursday 15 October
13:00-17:00 CEST: Airborne Infection Control Program Implementation – Theory to Practice
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of airborne infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare and congregate settings. There continues to be a lack of knowledge and skills needed to develop effective and sustainable programmes. This workshop will reinforce the basics of airborne IPC (administrative controls, environmental controls, and personal protective equipment).
Registration is needed to attend, register here today.
Monday 26 October
Time Tbc: Finding The Right Path: Data, Evidence And Policy-Making In The Treatment Of Tuberculosis
Details and registration link to be confirmed
Thursday 29 October
Time Tbc: Xpert Mtb/Rif Ultra Sensitivity- Implementation and Clinical Management
Details and registration link to be confirmed
Monday 2 November
Time Tbc: Accelerating Progress To End Tuberculosis: Integration Between Tuberculosis, Hiv and Other Services Addressing Comorbidities; And Strengthening The Accountability Mechanisms
Details and registration link to be confirmed
Friday 13 November
Time Tbc: Using Gamification to Optimize Placement Of Tuberculosis And Covid-19 Diagnostics?
Details and registration link to be confirmed
If you have any questions, email: scientific@theunion.org.
