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After surviving XDR-TB and an 18-month treatment, Mirriam is now sharing her powerful story with the world through the BBC, reminding us that recovery continues beyond treatment and post-TB care matters. #PostTBCare #posttb

Our AGM reaffirmed our commitment to a people-centred TB response. Priorities include strengthening TB Champions, expanding access to TB testing, addressing stigma, and supporting health system strengthening — all critical to accelerating progress towards ending TB. #EndTB

Janet Giddy | If COVID-19, why not TB? Mr President, it’s time for a family chat South Africa had several “family chats” in which President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He should do the same for tuberculosis, argues Dr Janet Gidd...

ICYMI | Why are so many people in South Africa unaware and seemingly unconcerned about the extraordinarily high numbers of people infected with TB in our country? Could we take TB more seriously as a country?

www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/01/13/i...

Our Director presented at the TB Oxford Meeting today, advocating for local TB champions to strengthen TB programme implementation, and emphasised the importance of training healthcare workers on new TB policies, including testing, prevention, and post-TB care. #EndTB

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our community and partners who continue to make this work possible. Thank you for standing with us and driving change alongside us. #EndTB

Proceedings from the Third International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: expanding the circle In light of the recent growth in interest and knowledge of post-TB sequelae, there were high levels of engagement during the 3rd International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This multi-disciplinary symposium aimed ...

It calls for stronger post-TB care, survivor-centred support, and health systems that listen to lived experiences.

Thank you, Busi B, Goodman M and Ingrid S, from TB Proof for your valuable contributions.

You can read more here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #PostTBCare #EndTB

Proceedings from the Third International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: expanding the circle In light of the recent growth in interest and knowledge of post-TB sequelae, there were high levels of engagement during the 3rd International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This multi-disciplinary symposium aimed ...

“Even after treatment, the effects of TB don’t disappear. They stay with you in your body, your life, and your community.”

This article explores the long-term physical, mental, social and economic impacts of TB, showing why being declared “cured” is not the end of the journey for many survivors.

On this World AIDS Day, TB Proof partnered with the Mfuleni community to bring TB and HIV education and testing closer to the people. #EndTB #WAD2025

Key take aways:
• TPT protects families by treating TB infection before it becomes disease.
• Shorter options exist, including 3HP (once a week for 3 months).

Raising awareness and support for TPT is key to protecting our communities. #posttb #PostTBCare #EndTB

On 28 Nov we held a TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) workshop with our Post-TB group. We covered what TPT is, new national guidelines, available regimens and the real challenges people face starting or completing treatment.

As this phase comes to an end, we want to thank our Champions for their dedication — bringing TB education and testing into communities and working with facilities to strengthen person-centred care.

The impact continues, and we look forward to working together again. #EndTB

Ingrid sharing insights from the Post-TB Project at the CEI Impact Showcase. #EndTB #PostTBCare

A memorable week of learning, collaboration and advocacy, and a strong reminder of why we continue this fight.

Together, we remain committed to ending TB. #EndTB #PostTBCare

What an inspiring final day at the Union Conference on Lung Health. It has been a truly successful and busy week, with TB Proof members presenting, chairing sessions, and working alongside partners and civil society organisations in important discussions and activities.

We wrapped up with a deep dive into advocacy priorities for post-TB care. Exhausted but inspired. #EndTB #PostTBCare

Day 3 and still going strong at the Union conference on Lung Health- We began with the Post-TB Working Group, joined a powerful march advocating for TB in children, and had important discussions on how the funding cuts in South Africa are affecting communities.

Both Phumeza and Ingrid delivered strong presentations. More updates will follow throughout the week. #UnionConf2025 #EndTB

The Union World Conference on Lung Health officially opened today with a range of impactful sessions, including presentations on TB Champion Engagement to Reduce Stigma in Khayelitsha and post-graduate courses on the WHO’s latest TB recommendations.

Our Director, Ingrid, presented alongside @NNdjeka at the WHO-led session on policy implementation at #UnionConf2025. She shared insights on strengthening policy uptake by highlighting our successes with CLM, TB Champions, and innovation. #EndTB

From personal experience to public awareness — Goodman will be sharing his TB journey, tips on supporting patients, and the importance of TB testing tomorrow on Expresso! #EndTB

We’ll be showcasing our work on:
• TB stigma
• Post-TB health & wellbeing
• Accessible, accurate TB info
• Impact of funding cuts on TB care & research
• …and more vital TB themes

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on! 💛
#EndTB

🚨 Exciting News from TB Proof! 🚨
We’re proud to share that several of our members will be presenting and chairing sessions at this year’s Union World Conference on Lung Health (18–21 Nov, Copenhagen 🇩🇰).

Our outreach in Monwabisi Park continues bringing TB services to the community.
#EndTB

This week we celebrate Lelethu and Nomahlubi from the Khayelitsha Health Forum for joining our TB radio series on Radio Zibonele with TB Proof’s Busi Beko—sharing powerful messages on TB knowledge, TPT, TUTT, and Community-Led Monitoring.

Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 The WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, at global, regional...

The WHO Global TB Report 2025 is here! 🌍
Get the latest data and insights on global progress in ending TB — including country profiles, interactive graphics, and key trends.

Explore more: www.who.int/teams/global...

Taking Services to the Community! 💉🩺
On 7 November, in collaboration with Kuyasa Clinic, our team provided TB testing, HIV testing, and other wellness checks at Tembani Hall in eNkanini.

Grateful to everyone who joined us and took proactive steps toward better health. #EndTB

Join us for our TB & Nutrition webinar!
26 Nov | 1–2pm SA time
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Rachel presented TB Proof’s research on facilitators and barriers to TPT at the KESS Research Day on Friday. If you are a close contact of someone with TB, living with HIV, or had TB in the past 2 years, get tested and ask about TPT to protect yourself and your community. #EndTB

Great news for TB transparency! South Africa’s new Public TB Dashboard is live — with district-level data now available.
Our May 2025 advocacy letter called for this — and it’s here! Congrats to @NNdjeka & the National TB Programme. Access here: app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrI...

Ingrid Schoeman presented at the WHO launch of the TB & Nutrition guidelines and shared her TB journey, as well as post-TB complications to raise awareness about post-TB care. #PostTBCare #PostTB

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