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OPTIC-TB 2nd Annual General Meeting

The OPTIC-TB 2nd Annual General Meeting took place in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 29–30 April 2026 at the Madinat Al Bahr Hotel.

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Photograph of a large group of people posing outdoors near a coastal area with ocean and palm trees in background. Group appears to be celebrating or greeting, with many individuals raising hands, dressed in business casual attire, surrounded by greenery and outdoor structures.
Photo: OPTIC Communication team

The Annual General Meeting brought together partners from Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Norway to review trial milestones, share progress, and plan the next phase of the project.

The meeting gathered policymakers and key stakeholders in the field of tuberculosis, highlighting the importance of collaboration between research and decision-making.

Consortium members from the participating countries presented progress across different work packages, discussed ongoing challenges, and proposed practical solutions to move the project forward. It was also a valuable opportunity to learn and strengthen professional networks.

6 presenters in a picture collage. Each giving a talk at the event.
Photo: Optic Communications team
Three presenters, 1 woman in green jacket holding a microphone, two men, each in blue jackets holding microphones, talking to an audience
Photo: OPTIC Communications team
Photograph showing three people walking down a blue decorative bridge with ornate white spherical finials, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a partly cloudy sky. The scene suggests a formal or professional event, indicated by attendees wearing badges and business attire.
Photo: OPTIC communications team
Group photo of people standing infront of a poster with the project name and some chairs in front.
Photo: OPTIC Communication team

Welcome video to the Annual General Meeting by the Project Manager in OPTIC-TB, Khadija Porry: 

Poster announcing OPTIC-TB Annual General Meeting 2026, highlighting Zanzibar as the event location with dates April 29-30. Features a vibrant aerial view of a beach and ocean with boats, red location marker, and logos of supporting organizations at the bottom.
Photo: Optic TB