TB-PRACTECAL Laboratory Assessment and Monitoring (Quality Control)

Led by Professor Timothy McHugh, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have partnered with UCL to conduct “TB-PRACTECAL” Phase II/III trial into Drug-Resistant TB treatment.

24 February 2023

International policy case study

Research title: TB-PRACTECAL Laboratory Assessment and Monitoring (Quality Control)
Faculty: UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences
Activity: Consultancy
Policy type: International public health
Country/Region: Africa and the Middle East, Europe
Policy partner: NGOs

Synopsis

Professor Tim McHugh leads the UCL team working with MSF to deliver assistance for in-country laboratory monitoring and capacity building. The team are working across 4 sites in Uzbekistan, South Africa and Belarus. Other partners include: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, TB Alliance and other global leaders in the field.

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