PeerLINC helps Southeast Asian TB programs turn DR-TB guidance into country action
PeerLINC convened TB leaders from seven Southeast Asian countries in the Philippines to help turn WHO guidance on shorter, all-oral DR-TB regimens into country action through peer exchange, field learning, and practical implementation planning.
When TB Isn’t TB: Why Frontline Teams Must Spot Paragonimiasis Early
For those of us working in TB control, one hard truth is this: not every chronic cough, episode of hemoptysis, or abnormal chest X-ray is tuberculosis. That challenge was the focus of the May 2026 PeerLINC webinar "When TB Isn’t TB: A Shared Clinical Challenge We Can’t Ignore," led by PeerLINC’s Global Technical Expert Council (G-TEC).
Learning from the Frontlines: PeerLINC Hosts Polish Delegation for Immersive DR-TB Training in the Philippines
PeerLINC hosted a delegation of Polish tuberculosis (TB) health professionals for an intensive clinical immersion focused on drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) management within the Philippine healthcare setting.
February Highlights: APRC Presentation & Virtual Learning
PeerLINC continues to build on its momentum this February, shifting its spotlight from Latin America to Asia in Bangkok
Field Notes: January in Brazil Peer-Led Learning Speeds DR-TB Treatment Knowhow in African Countries
In January 2026, São Paulo saw the successful collaboration of PeerLINC Knowledge Hub and TB Alliance with Brazil’s National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) : hosting a five‑day learning event for six Portuguese‑speaking, high‑burden African countries: Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea‑Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Advancing inclusive DR-TB treatment: reflections from the BDLLfxC global learning session by PeerLINC
A new PeerLINC global learning session highlights how the BDLLfxC regimen is opening the door to more inclusive, family-centered DR-TB care—bringing shorter, safer treatment to groups who have not yet been able to realize the full benefits of new, shorter regimens.
Stronger Together: Countries Praise PeerLINC’s Model as a Key Contributor to Progress Against DR-TB
Born from the Philippines’ early leadership in rolling out six-month DR-TB regimens, PeerLINC has rapidly grown into a global hub where countries learn directly from one another to modernize TB care. Its peer-to-peer model is reshaping how technical assistance is delivered and helping nations to quickly bring shorter, safer treatments to those who need them.
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Innovations Today: New Trial Results Demonstrate Potential of “SPaL” Regimen to Shorten and Simplify TB Therapy
As the NC-009 trial points to a powerful new TB regimen, the results emphasize why platforms like PeerLINC are essential for translating scientific progress into timely, scalable access worldwide.
Countries Share Early Results and Lessons on Implementing Shorter DR-TB Regimens During “PeerLINC in Action”
At the 2025 Union Conference, PeerLINC brought together countries to share early outcomes and lessons from adopting six-month DR-TB regimens—showcasing growing global progress and the power of peer learning in modernizing TB care.
Echo Sessions in Papua New Guinea Strengthen DR-TB Care After PeerLINC Regional Training
After the PeerLINC Regional Training in Manila, Dr. Kenneth Sodeng launched echo sessions at ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital in Lae to strengthen his team’s confidence in managing drug-resistant TB with WHO-aligned guidance. By adapting the materials to local constraints, he is turning a single training into ongoing peer learning and improved care.