Implementing WHO recommendations for NGS in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) can seem like a complex journey. Looking for clarity and a clear path forward?

This webinar is part of a six-part webinar series which provides a practical roadmap and real-world guidance by showcasing the implementation journeys of pioneering national TB programs integrating targeted NGS into their TB testing algorithms. In this webinar, Indonesia - in the pilot phase, will share their experience of pioneering their national TB program.

This focused 30-minute webinar delivers specific stories and lessons learned aligned with these implementation stages, offering a comprehensive understanding of the process and the tangible impact of NGS on DR-TB control.

Gain practical insights to accelerate your End TB goals by learning directly from the pioneering experts leading this transformative change. Ready to translate WHO recommendations into actionable strategies? Register now for the whole six-part webinar series.

In this series, you will discover:

• The key drivers and infrastructure considerations for adopting tNGS in diverse national settings.
• Real-world impact and best practices for successful tNGS implementation.

Speaker:

Dr Heidy Agustin Staff, Division of Infection, Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI) National Respiratory Referral Hospital, Persahabatan Central General Hospital Chair of the BGSi Hub TB Dr. dr. Heidy Agustin, Sp.P(K), Chair of the BGSi Hub TB at Persahabatan Central General Hospital, has been a staff member in the Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine at Persahabatan Hospital Jakarta since 2009. She completed her Pulmonary Specialist training at the University of Indonesia and earned her doctoral degree in Pulmonary Infection from Hasanuddin University Makassar. Her previous roles include Head of the Quality Team at RSUP Persahabatan (2019-2020) and Head of the Respiratory Education & Simulation Installation (2020-2024). She currently holds the position of Chair of the BGSi Hub for Tuberculosis at Persahabatan Hospital.