It was an honour to speak to valued editorial board member Prof. Juzar Ali (Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA) around the burden of TB worldwide, what stands in the way of elimination and what to look out for in the future.
Touch Medical Media is supporting World TB Day (24 March 2022) to highlight the unmet needs, the advances in treatment, and what is required to eliminate TB globally.
Questions
- Why does TB continue to be such a substantial health burden worldwide? (0:30)
- What challenges prevent the elimination of TB? (2:28)
- What are the hot topics and latest research you are looking forward to exploring in TB during 2022? (5:51)
Disclosures: Juzar Ali discloses consulting for INSMED and OXFORD IMM; receiving grant/ research support from INSMED; serving on advisory boards for INSMED and OXFORD IMM; receiving honoraria from INSMED; and participating in speaker’s bureaus for INSMED.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.
