On 8–9 June 2026, more than 50 leading specialists in the field gathered in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, for the 1st Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tuberculosis Conference. A further 50 experts joined online, with participants representing more than 40 countries across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. The conference was organized by the Tuberculosis Network European Trials Group (TBnet), a non-governmental organization in the field of tuberculosis dedicate

The year 2025 marked another milestone year in TB and NTM-focused research, including diagnostics, epidemiology and treatment. In light of the rapid expansion of evidence each year, TBnet is committed to support TB clinicians and researchers in remaining up-to-date with the significant findings in mycobacterial infection and disease. Following on from last year’s edition, the Year in Review for 2025 has been published in Pathogens and Immunity as TBnet’s partner journal. The

The First TBnet/WHO Europe Conference on Antimicrobial Stewardship in TB Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the leading global health threats, with tuberculosis (TB) playing a major role in this challenge. In 2024, an estimated 390,000 people developed multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant TB (MDR/RR-TB). In response, the World Health Organization has identified rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a priority pathogen requiring urgent action. Althoug

First Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tuberculosis Conference The first Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tuberculosis Conference will take place in Chisinau, Moldova, on June 8–9, 2026. Please find the program here: At this conference, organized by TBnet in collaboration with WHO Europe, results from the survey on the status of implementation of AMS standards in TB in region will be presented and we will discuss how to move AMS standards in TB into practice where they are missing. A

Today: TBnet Webinar "From Strategy to Practice: Lessons from National Implementations of Next Generation Sequencing to diagnose Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis" We invite you to join us today, on 29 April 2026 at 17:00 CET for the newest TBnet webinar with the topic "From Strategy to Practice: Lessons from National Implementations of Next Generation Sequencing to diagnose Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis". We look forward to your participation! You can find more information about the

Dear Colleagues, We invite you to join us on 29 April 2026 at 17:00 CET for the newest TBnet webinar with the topic "From Strategy to Practice: Lessons from National Implementations of Next Generation Sequencing to diagnose Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis". We look forward to your participation! Please register for this webinar in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZJHnakagTwi74qZOWY4z8w After registering, you will receive a confirmation

Dear TBnet members and colleagues, This is a friendly reminder that registration for the TBnet Annual Meeting 2026 is open . The meeting will take place on 21 April 2026 ,at Max von Pettenkofer-Institue , Pettenkoferstraße 9A, 80336 München, Germany. You can find the latest version of the program here: Celebrating 20 years of TBnet! This will be a very special Annual Meeting as we will be celebrating TBnet’s 20 th Birthday ! To mark the occasion, there will be an interactive

Call to Members: TBnet Steering Committee Elections 2026 We are pleased to announce that the online voting for the open positions on the TBnet Steering Committee is now open from April 1 - 17, 2026 This General Assembly vote by TBnet members will be conducted as binding online voting . All TBnet members are eligible to vote and have received an individual voting link today (01.04.2026) via email. By following the link, you will find detailed information about the candidates a

World TB Day 2026 Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, despite being both preventable and curable. According to the World Health Organization, millions of people fall ill with TB each year, with the highest burdens in parts of Asia and Africa. Progress made in the early 21st century has slowed in recent years, partly due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising drug-resistant TB strains, and gaps in healthcare access. Mul

TBnet Annual Meeting 2026: Registration and Program The next TBnet Annual Meeting will be held on 21 st April 2026 at the Max von Pettenkofer-Institut in Munich. This will be a very special Annual Meeting as we will be celebrating TBnet’s 20 th Birthday! We are happy to share with you the first draft of the program. You can register for the Annual Meeting 2026 here: https://www.tbnet.eu/details-registrierung/tbnet-annual-meeting-2026 . Please register also if you would lik

Introduction of a Voluntary TBnet Membership Fee Dear TBnet community, In 2026 it has been 20 years since TBnet was founded. TBnet has so far operated without membership fees, based on grants and small contributions (i.e. ERS Clinical Research Collaboration, UNITE4TB, Schleswig-Holstein TB foundation). Funds are used for secretarial work, organizing meetings and the TBnet academy. The work of the steering committee and the members is entirely unpaid. However, there is a nee

Dear Colleagues, We invite you to join us on 24 February 2026 at 16:00 CET for the newest TBnet webinar with the topic "Situation of TB-care in war-time Ukraine" . Please note the changed date and time . We look forward to your participation! Please register for this webinar in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xYsIqqNRS_yq8T7utt5ZqA After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the web

TB net Academy 2026 31 May - 03 June 2026; Vilnius, Lithuania APPLICATION NOW OPEN (till March 3rd 2026 ) Dear young members! We are very happy to announce that the application for the 2026 TBnet Academy, held from May 31 to June 03 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is now open. TBnet Academy is a wonderful opportunity to be in contact with your peers from different geographic regions of Europe and to learn about the latest developments in the fields of tuberculosis and NTM-infection

The Next TBnet Webinar – “Situation of TB-care in war-time Ukraine” Join us on 26 February 2026 for the next TBnet webinar titled “ Situation of TB-care in war-time Ukraine" by Olha Konstantynovska and Yana Terleieva. A registration link and more details will be made available on the TBnet website soon. TBnet Annual Meeting 2026: Save the Date The TBnet Annual Meeting 2026 will be held on 21 April 2026 at the Max von Pettenkofer-Institute in Munich . This will be a very s

Season’s Greetings from Liga Kuksa, TBnet Chair Dear TBnet members, As the year comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to TBnet. Whether through supporting our webinars and events, participating in studies, submitting proposals, or collaborating across projects and disciplines, your involvement is what makes TBnet a strong and dynamic network. Together, these efforts help drive progress in tuberculosis research, pre

Dear Colleagues, We invite you to join the last TBnet webinar of the year 2025 "TB update - a year in review" . Prof. Christoph Lange will provide an overview of the year's key global developments and findings in the field of TB, as well as highlights of TBnet's achievements. Join us for this important analysis in Zoom on December 29 at 17:00 PM (CET). To join the webinar, please register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L2WqesxDSW-

The Next TBnet/NTMnet Webinar – "Nourishing the body, clearing the airways, personalized care - Exploring non-pharmacological approaches in NTM-pulmonary disease" Join us tomorrow on 27th of November 2025 at 17:00 CET for the newest TB/NTMnet webinar with the topic "Nourishing the body, clearing the airways, personalized care - Exploring non-pharmacological approaches in NTM-pulmonary disease". We look forward to your participation! Please register for this webinar in adva

Dear Colleagues, We invite you to join us on 27 th of November 2025 at 17:00 CET for the newest TB/NTMnet webinar with the topic "Nourishing the body, clearing the airways, personalized care- Exploring non-pharmacological approaches in NTM-pulmonary disease “. We look forward to your participation! Please register for this webinar in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5YQLxAwMR5e6KqZDSX30Kw After registering, you will receive a confi

The Next TBnet Webinar – "Host-directed TB Therapies" Join us tomorrow , on October 30, 2025, at 17:00 CET for the latest webinar on "Host-directed TB Therapies" More information and free registration here: https://www.tbnet.eu/post/tbnet-webinar-host-directed-tb-therapies-on-october-30-2025 TBnet Annual Meeting 2025 – Programme online and registration open Registration for the TBnet Annual Meeting 2025 in Copenhagen and the dinner afterwards is still available online. Yo

Dear TBnet members and colleagues, This is a friendly reminder that registration for the TBnet Annual Meeting 2025 is open . The meeting will take place on 18 November 2025, from 12:30 to 18:30 (CET) ,at Statens Serum Institut , Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark. You can find the latest version of the program here: Participation is possible onsite or online. Please note that onsite participation is limited to 60 attendees, so early registration is strongly recommende