The Start4All consortium expresses its thanks to all of our stakeholders and collaborators, who supported our research efforts. We would like to express our specific gratitude to the following individuals and groups, for their invaluable guidance, comments, suggestions, efforts and support throughout this project.
Start4All would like to express our deepest gratitude to the late Professor Luis Cuevas whose vision, guidance, and foundational contributions were instrumental in the conception and design of this study. Although Professor Luis is no longer with us, his dedication to academic excellence and unwavering support continues to inspire our work. This study stands as a testament to his lasting impact on the field of TB diagnostics and on all of us who had the privilege to learn from and work with him.
To our wonderful PI, Dr Tom Wingfield, for his unwavering leadership, guidance, dedication, and invaluable contributions that have greatly shaped and strengthened this work. For his considerable contribution to project design and leadership during initial stages, Professor Peter MacPherson. Start4All Diagnostics Lead until May 2024 Dr Emily Adams.
We sincerely thank all the participants whose time, commitment, and contributions made this study possible and meaningful.
Start4All Partners
LSTM
Dr Tom Wingfield (PI), Prof. S Bertel Squire, Dr Vibol Iem, Dr Rachel Byrne, Dr Marc Henrion, Dr Ana Cubas Atienzar, Nadia Kontongianni, Amanda McCoy, Prof Eve Worrall, LSTM ADAPT Programme and Admin Team (Beth Hollihead, Christine Wilson, Caroline Hercod, Tracy Owen), LSTM Global Health Trials Unit (Lucy Read, Jim Read Olusegun Akinwande), Teza Kowa.
StopTB Partnership
Investigators: Dr Jacob Creswell, Dr Tushar Garg
ICDDR,B - Bangladesh
Investigators: Dr Sayera Banu, Dr Syed Mohammad Mazidur Rahman, Dr Shahriar Ahmed, Anjan Kumar Saha, Dr Senjuti Kabir, Dr Mohammad Khaja Mafij Uddin, Dr Sabrina Choudhury.
Research & Implementation Team: Mohammad Shahnewaz Sarker, Tanjina Rahman, Kamal Ibne Amin Chowdhury, Nisharggo Niloy, Imrul Haque, Razia Khatun, Sohag Miah, Noshin Nawer Ruhee, Dr Refat Kabir, Saifur Rahman Sarker, Nasir Uddin, Ratan Miah, Al Amin Hossain, Abdul Bake, Mahmudul Arif, Shorif Miah, Fazle Rabbi Khan, Mostien Ballh, Muttaquee Billah, Rahat-Al- Hasan, Shamim Ahamed, Atikur Rahman, Atiqur Rahman, Jahangir Alam, Mamun Hossain, Pulak Kumar Mandal, Most. Tamanna Akter, Umme Hany, Rupali Khatun, Mohammad Ali, Masum Billah, Jakia Ferdows, Abul Hasan
Other Field Team Members: BGMEA Medical Services (Dr Shariful Islam, Dr Farhana, Taifur Islam, Hafsa Akter), Charghat, Director General of Health Service (Dr Ashikur Rahman, Md. Riyad, Md. Shariful Islam), Chest Disease Clinic, Chapainawabganj (Dr Shish Mohammad Sarkar), Godagari, Director General of Health Service (Dr Kaniz Rokhsana, Mrs Motahara), icddr,b TB Screening and Treatment Centre, Dhaka and Rajshahi (Dr Adel A S Sikder, Himangshu Karmaker, NTP, CDC, Chapainawabganj (Mr Asaduzzaman, Sharifa Khatun), NTP, Director General of Health Service (Dr Saiful Islam, Dr Abdur Rab Siddique, Dr Ashab Shahrear, Umme Tasnim Maliha, Dr Zahangir Kabir), Pallabi TB Clinic (Hafiz Uddin Ahammed, Rabiul Islam), Rajshahi, Director General of Health Service (Abu Sayed Mohammad Faruk, Civil Surgeon), Rajshahi USAID's ACTB Team (Mr Azad Rahman, Dr Ahsan Takib, Sarker Sibli Sadique, Saidur Rahman), The Salvation Army Bangladesh (Dr Alvin Aurthy, Dr Victor Gomes, Dr Moharnab Dofo), Dr S M Mahmudur Rashid, Civil Surgeon Chapainawabganj
Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa e Extensão de Sergipe (FUS) - Brazil
Investigators: Victor Santana Santos, Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel
Research & Implementation Team: Flávia Cardoso Paes Alves, Jamille Dos Santos Oliveira, Joyce Manuela Alves de Souza Belém, Thayane Santos Siqueira, Maria Luiza Aguiar Martins Moraes
CHPR – Cameroon
Investigators: Dr Melissa Sander, Cyrille Ndamnsah Mbuli
Research & Implementation Team: Vuchas Comfort, Dr Rita Nsamenang, Dr Jean Bostco Taya Fokou, Roland Njabanou Ngubueh, Ambo Noeline Niba, Ajame Bi-Anih Joy, Frinwie Mary-Carmel, Miss Asonganyi Etiendem, Nguifu Kelly, Neh Angela Nde, Suinteng Ubaida Nyuyfoni, Tchoufack Brice Afuh, Kolla Magang Nelly Celestine, Bechesi Carine, Nchu-Nfor Evangeline, Ndzelen Kindness Koley, Tekou Nfeufa Aline, Mahrong Emmanuel Wepngong, Dr Eboutou Ivan Jeannin, Dr Tabley Songue Guillaume, Miss Chifu Nadege Bonkar, Iya A Nyam Aicha, Dr Biatu Nestor Wuleobake, Dr Nguimfack Ngoufack Gildas, Laban Rhoda Bongshe, Tsimene Tamessuing Sandrine, Amaya Alhadji Wakar, Dr Temgoua Dongmo Ursule Larissa, Dr Souk-ind Wappou Ferdinand, Waga Patai, Guidzavai Koliye Paul, Maikoue Nadia Salome, Konso Joceline, Zourriyah Adamou, Avaikdepainani Made Haman Elisee, Naindouba Beninga Herve Steve, Eban Odi Luisa Nang, Tchindo Dargeo, Soup Mengus Christelle Hillary, Gingir Beatrice Ndemnwi, Munsi Valerie Nformi, Tiamuh Nzebele Magdalene, Ngha Ndzi Mbuh, Fonyuy Gilford, Baiguerel Erika Myriam, Hella Adzoyo Reine, Edzengte Pascal Steve Landry, Elimbi Neline Yameni, Ngapgue Sobdong Dominique Josiane
Bamenda Regional Hospital (Dr Nsame Denis, Dr Neba Sharon, Dr Gwanyama Noella, Dr Ewane Christabelle), Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (Dr Norah Nyah Ndi, Dr Armand Koudjou, Dr Guy Zero Molesa, Dr Nina Lubeka, Dr Ngu Ernest, Dr Djomaleo Rollin Arnaud), National TB Program (Dr Irene Adeline Goupeyou Wandji 4, Dr Mercy Fundoh, Dr Ousmanou Belo), University of Bamenda (Dr Laah Njoyo)
KEMRI Centre for Global Health Research - Kenya
Investigators: Dr Steve Wandiga, Janet Adhiambo Agaya, Kimberly D Mcarthy
Research & Implementation Team: (Benard Otieno Owour, Albert Ochieng' Okumu, Irene Anyango Omondi, Josephine Linet Awino, Joan Chepkirui Tonui, Laureen Nyongesa Syeunda, Nick Oguma Obiero, Ruth Nakhumic Ha Sitati, Douglas Akunda Okelloh, Florence Achieng' Nyapara, Daniel Odoyo Matete, Caroline Ocholla Dande, Ben Odhiambo Okoth, Prisca Linet Mwapo), Ministry of Health (Marcel Ochieng' Owenje, Willis Ader, Silas Onyango Awuor, Seline Opiyo Ogutu, Kirema Winfred Mukiri, Beatrice Anyango Juma, Shirley Akinyi Osoga, Margaret Achieng', Joseph Banda Benedict, John Columbus Oluoch, Gabriel Okolla, Mercy Mutunga, Collins Jumba)
Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) - Malawi
Investigators: Augustine Talumba Choko, Marc Yves Romain Henrion, Madalo Mukoka, Mphatso Phiri
Research & Implementation Team: (Chimwemwe Kwanjo Banda, Christina Mwandira, Mainess Simwinga, Bertha Zambasa, Atuplele Chaponda, Dumisani Kaphika, Doris Shani, Alice Mnyanga, Thandiwe Gondwe, Luke Banda)
Other Field Team Members: Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (George Mubisa, Robert Saizi & Dr Temwa Mwaungulu), Bangwe Health Center (Ulemu Kumbukani & Rachel Phiri), Ndirande Health Centre (Moffat Katopola)
Zankli Research Centre, Bingham University - Nigeria
Investigators: Dr John Bimba
Research & Implementation Team: (Dr Mosun Iwakin, Emmana Bassey Ekpenyong, Precious Ishaku, Eliya Timan, Bahuyak, Gracious Adalci, Atuwo, David Hyelhirra, Paul Adogo, Bukola Adeyanju, Ladi Turaki, Okoedoh Osazuwa)
Other Field Team Members: (Hannatu Dachor, Comfort Jikisim, Patience Totyen, Ileola Iwakun, Afe Enitan Samuel, Aboleje Deborah, Naomi Alochi, Elias Gloria, Ruth Ishaku Balami)
Janna Health Foundation - Nigeria
Investigators: Dr Stephen John, Dr Suraj Abdulkarim
Research & Implementation Team: Hunpiya Bassason, Dr Adamu Danlami Ahmed, Tuwanga Peter
Other Field Team Members: Tomon Garba, Sunny John Kwaghe, Apagu Agwana
Friends for International Tuberculosis Relief (FIT) - VietNam
Investigators: Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Andrew James Codlin
Research & Operational Team: Dr Han Thi Nguyen, Dr Hai Quang Pham, Nga Thuy Thi Nguyen, Dr Hieu Sy Le, Khanh Hoai Le, Huong Lan Thi Mo, Thang Cong Le, Dr Anja Marie Christine Wiemers, Dr Phuong Thu Thi Tran
Implementation Teams: National Lung Hospital, Hanoi (Dinh Van Luong, Nguyen Binh Hoa, Doan Thu Ha, Dinh Thi Huong, Nguyen Thi Hang, Ha Thi Tuyet Trinh, Hoang Van Huan, Doan Thi Dao, Quach Tien Dat, Nguyen Thi Hue, Nguyen Thi Nu, Ha Hai Hang, Ngo Tuan Duy, Nguyen Thi Minh, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhan, Vu Thi Quyen, Nguyen Thi Tu Anh, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Nguyen Thi Quy, Trần Bảo Trung), Duy Tan University (Đỗ Thị Thanh, Đào Thị Kim Dung, Nguyễn Đăng Xuân), Hoang Mai -Duy Tan University (Bùi Xuân Hiệp, Trương Thị Thu Huyền), Ba Dinh - Duy Tan University (Nguyễn Thị Lan Hương, Vũ Quốc Tấn, Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Ngọc, Nguyễn Hoàng Linh), Hai Ba Trung – Duy Thang University (Nguyễn Quốc Trượng, Phạm Thị Dịu, Phan Đại Lam, Nguyễn Ngọc Anh, Nguyễn Thị Huệ, Nguyễn Thị Tuyến), School of Business & Commerce – Duy Tan University (Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, Vo Thi Huong Giang, Nguyen Thanh Truc, Vo Thanh Dat, Vo Hoai Anh, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Le Quoc Thinh, Le Song Tung, Dang Thi Thanh Ngan, Nguyen Thi Phung, D6 Faculty of Electrical Engineering - Duy Tan University (Ho Thi My Linh, Pham Thi Van, Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Dang Hong Van, Huynh Minh Thong, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Nguyen Tan Lap, Vo Minh Tan), D8 Campus 8 - Duy Tan University (Nguyen Thanh Sang, Hoang Van Cuong, Phan Phuong Thuy, Tran Quoc Thien, Vu Pham Hoang Duy, Mai Thi Thuy, Le Thi Hong Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Tran Van Tuan, Nguyen Ngoc Hieu, Tran Lien Tai, Vo Ly Minh Duc, Tan Mai Ward Health Station (Nguyễn Thị My, Nguyễn Thị Huệ, Lê Thị Ngọc Bích, Trần Thảo Duyên), Tuong Mai Ward Health Station (Nguyễn Thị Thu, Trần Thị Ngọc, Bùi Thị Phương Lan, Lưu Thị Thanh Huyền, Nguyễn Thị Thuận), Yen So Ward Health Station (Nguyễn Thị Thùy Dương, Nguyễn Quỳnh Hoa, Đặng Thị Loan, Nguyễn Thị Thu Chinh, Vũ Thị Ngọc Thanh), Hoang Liet Ward Health Station (Lê Thị Thúy, Nguyễn Thị Hậu, Phạm Thúy Dung, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyền, Nguyễn Thị Yến), Phuc Xa Ward Health Station (Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm, Nguyễn Thị Hạnh, Phạm Khánh Huyền, Vũ Thị Hòa), Ngoc Ha Ward Health Station (Tạ Xuân Hương, Nguyễn Thị Hồng Nhung, Nguyễn Thị Thu Hương, Nguyễn Thị Bích Ngọc), Giang Vo Ward Health Station (Trần Thị Bích Yến, Cao Thị Thể, Lưu Trọng Huy, Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang), Bach Dang Ward Health Station (Lê Thị Hải Yến, Nguyễn Thu Hà, Nguyễn Thị Duyên, Phùng Thị Bích Liên), Minh Khai Ward Health Station (Đinh Thị Bích Yến, Nguyễn Thị Lan, Hà Thị Trang, Hoàng Thị Thuận), Truong Dinh Ward Health Station (Nguyễn Thị Hương, Đỗ Thị Hường, Nguyễn Hoàng Yến, Đặng Thị Hường), Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (Nguyen Huu Lan, Dang Thi Minh Ha, Pham Thu Hang, Nguyen Dinh Liem, Nguyễn Công Trực, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, Vo Duy An, Bui Duyen Thanh Thao, Nguyen Phuc Hai, Nguyen Van Song, Trần Thị Kim Quy, Ma Duy Hảo, Trần Hữu Lộc, Trương Huyền Trang, Lê Thị Thảo, Trương Trung Hiếu, Lê Quốc Khang, Trần Thị Thảo Sơn, Trần Văn Quyết, Cao Mạnh Cường, Trần Thị Ngọc Hân, Trần Thị Thùy Hân, Trần Duy Phương Bình, Trần Nguyễn Hoài Diểm, Nguyễn Gia Triệu, Huỳnh Duy Tân, Phạm Thị Thanh Tuyền, Nguyễn Thị Mai Thi, Trần Thị Thùy Dung, Nguyễn Thanh Trinh, Nguyễn Công Thành, Trương Thái Thủy Ngân, Hoàng Thị Thanh Thúy, Nguyễn Thanh Khánh, Nguyễn Văn Thanh, Võ Việt Trường, Phạm Công Hiệp, Nguyễn Quốc Giám, Phạm Thụy An, Nguyễn Lê Trà My, Vũ Thanh Tùng, Nguyễn Thị Hằng, Nguyễn Thị Nhài, Nguyễn Lê Văn).
Our Funder and Scientific Advisory Board
Unitaid
Alexandra Kontic, Anisa Ghadrshenas, Cherise Scott, Chikosa Ngwira, Dessie Tarlton, Essien Ukanna, Irina Avchyan, Marian Touré, Smiljka de Lussigny, Tanya Guenther
Start4All Scientific Advisory Board
We would like to thank the esteemed members of our Scientific Advisory Board for their generous time in providing advice, expertise and guidance to us throughout Start4All.
Katerina Kranzer (Chair), Mohammed Yassin, Anneke Hesseling, Tenzin Kunor, Stavia Turyahabwe, Richard Pitcher, Trevor Peter
Start4All Collaborators
Worldwide Radiology
Investigators: Laura Chillag, Daan Boeke, Liz Joekes, Zuhir Bodalal and Kevin Groot Lipman
Expert Readers (Radiologist): Dr Abimbola Sojimi, Dr Amber Goraya, Dr Anyitey-Kokor, Dr Joyce Nayiga, Dr Karen Chetcuti
‘Real World’ Readers: Aaron Sesay, Dr Alexander Napoleon Kifle, Blessed Kondowe, Dr Evance Ndabila Mgeyi, Linda Kalumbi, Dr Megan Palmer, Dr Samantha Tinsay, Sharon Atieno Mboya
WHO
Nasir Ismail, Dennis Falzon, Matteo Zignol, Cecily Miller, Patricia Hall-Eidson, Avinash Kanchar, Kerri Viney, Sabine Verkuijl, Annemieke Brands, Annabel Baddeley
FIND, Drive4Dx Team
Laure Martine, Morten Ruhwald, Harisha Ramachandraiah, Sara Frojdo, Swarnika Ahuja and Kavindran Velen.
Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute
Jose Antonio Dominguez & Julia Valera Paloma