Biography
Dr. Koura is a Medical Doctor with a Master’s and PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology, with over 15 years of experience in global health. He currently serves as Director of the Tuberculosis Department at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), where he leads strategic initiatives to improve TB prevention, detection, and care in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Kobto manages multidisciplinary teams, builds global partnerships, and drives innovation in TB programming. He is also a faculty member in several courses in France and an associate researcher at UMR MERIT (IRD–Sorbonne University).
Key Impacts
Impact of US government funding cessation on TB prevention and care: An African multicountry survey
The sudden suspension of U.S. funding is already disrupting TB programs, threatening recent progress and increasing the risk of drug-resistant TB. Urgent action is needed to reinstate funding and protect TB services. These findings underscore the need for sustained and diversified funding to ensure resilience in TB control across Africa.
Source: Conference 2024
Cost and cost-effectiveness of household contact investigation of pulmonary bacteriologically confirmed people with TB in sub-Saharan Africa
Despite higher initial costs, household contact investigation was a cost-effective and efficient strategy for improving TB detection and management, particularly among vulnerable populations. The comparison underscores the limitations of relying solely on passive referral systems. Country-level cost disparities highlight the role of logistical and contextual factors. National TB programs should consider integrating this proactive approach to strengthen TB control in sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Conference 2024
Why and how to integrate TB data into site support and performance review meetings
Impact details available upon request.
Source: Conference 2024