Are you 'TB Proof'? We are a global advocacy community of TB survivors, health workers & students calling for: more prevention, better treatment & zero stigma!
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined March 2013
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A huge congratulations to Mabusi Kgwete, a TB champion, on receiving an award for her abstract presentation at the #SATBConference2026.
This recognition shows the power of community voices in shaping the #TB response and highlights the important role that TB champions play in sharing lived experiences, driving advocacy and influencing change.
We are incredibly proud of Mabusi for representing communities affected by #TB and for ensuring that their experiences remain at the centre of conversations on research, policy and action.
#EndTB @ConferenceTb @MRCza @HST_health @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @StopTBKe @TheUnion_TBLH @StopTB @TBProof @TBHIVCare
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In closing, Motsoaledi called for renewed national commitment in the fight against #TB.
He urged stakeholders to move beyond discussion and unite around a shared vision of a South Africa free from #TB, where no child dies from the disease and no family is pushed deeper into poverty because of it.
"Let this conference not simply be a gathering of experts but a moment of renewed national commitment, where science, policy, communities and leadership come together around a shared vision. Together, we can #EndTB."
@HealthZA @RHAPnews @SpotlightNSP @TBProof @FastTrackTBCure @FASTPrEPstudy @SoulCity_SA @TBChampions_ke @AquitySA @IDevep909 @ehwoza @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @TBHIVCare
Addressing delegates at the #SATBConference2026, @HealthZA Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, touched on the FOUR pillars of the #EndTB Strategic Plan.
He emphasises the importance of patient-centred care, noting that finding people with #TB is not enough without collaboration from all sectors, especially the @The_DSD, who play a critical role in social protection and support.
“TB cannot be ended through biomedical approaches alone. It requires strong coordination from all departments to improve #TB outcomes and support T B prevention”.
@ConferenceTb @WHO @WHOSouthAfrica @UNICEF_SA @StopTB @TAC @TheUnion_TBLH @TBChampions_ke @realTBpeople @RHAPnews @SoulCity_SA @WitsRHI @ResearchConnec1 @AquitySA @heala_SA @SpotlightNSP @GautengHealth @TBProof
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Join us for our TB & Nutrition webinar!
26 Nov | 1–2pm SA time
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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JUST IN | Around 54 000 people died of TB in South Africa in 2024, according to new figures released alongside the @WHO’s latest World #TB Report. This continues a slow downward trend in TB deaths in recent years, reports @marcuslowx.
spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/11/1…
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🫁 Do you know TB?
Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable l, but only if detected early. If you’ve been coughing for two weeks or more, get tested today. Early testing helps stop the spread.
#TestForTB #BreatheEasy #EndTBSA
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End TB Campaign
📣 Let’s unite to raise awareness and help test 5 million people for TB by 2026. The campaign aims to reduce TB incidence by 29% and TB deaths by 41% by 2035.
Share and tag @HealthZA) and always include the hashtags:
#EndTBSA #BreatheEasy #TestforTB
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#EndTB 🫁 Anyone can get TB. It affects millions of people worldwide regardless of age, gender, or background. The good news is that TB is preventable and curable.
👉 Get tested early.
👉 Take your treatment as prescribed.
👉 Protect your loved ones.
#BreatheEasy
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#ENDTB2025 In South Africa, TB is common, and reinfection is possible. You can get TB a second, third, or even more times. Regular testing helps you manage your health and gives you peace of mind!
#TestForTB #EndTBSA #BreatheEasy #BreatheEasy
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Powerful session at the #VALIDATE2025 Annual Meeting: Survivor-Led Advocacy with Candy Jacobs & Phumeza Tisile. 🌍
They shared how TB Proof’s survivor voices, lived experiences & community empowerment drive accountability, reduce stigma & strengthen TB care. #EndTB
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"While TB rates in mining are declining faster than in the general population, the sector’s distinct risks mean mineworkers remain at the epicentre of South Africa’s TB epidemic."
SA’s mining industry has made significant progress in tackling TB, surpassing a 10-year target. But new research shows that some sectors still carry a far heavier TB burden, with cases up to three times higher than the general population. Read more here: bit.ly/4nVB8Ie
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ICYMI👏: Our "Tackling TB in our Communities: Advocacy Toolkit for Civil Society", is now available on our website. This toolkit is a guide to help community TB advocates strengthen their role and make a real difference in the communities they serve.
👉: bit.ly/3In50Ou
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Our 2025 State of TB Report shows that SA continues to face a persistent TB crisis, with many people remaining undiagnosed and untreated. Finding these missing cases is important to ensure everyone affected by TB can access the care they need to stop the spread of the disease.
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Prof @DaftaryAmrita has been awarded a @SSHRC_CRSH Partnership Development Grant examining gender based violence in women affected by tuberculosis (TB) with survivor and community organizations in South Africa (@TBProof), Indonesia (@poptbindonesia), and Ukraine (@TBECoalition)
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@TBAC_sa sat down with Dr Janet Giddy from @TBProof to unpack what the latest global TB preventive treatment guidelines mean for SA. With high co-infection rates and rising drug resistance, urgent action is needed to scale up TPT and close policy gaps.
bit.ly/3GSQ3TI
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The TB Vaccine Preparedness Workshop (23–24 July 2025), highlighted the importance of:
• Community engagement through TB Champions and Community Advisory Groups
• Targeted awareness campaigns to ensure clear communication and vaccine acceptance in South Africa’s diverse communities
Together, we’re centring people as South Africa prepares for the arrival of new TB vaccines.
#TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparednessSA
@HealthZA @WHO
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Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, @WHOSouthAfrica rep, in her opening remarks noted that this workshop looks to translate science into action to #EndTB.
#TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparenessSA
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"We need affordable tools, stronger health systems, and sustained investment to turn promise into progress. Let’s continue working together, government, civil society, donors, and researchers, to ensure that innovation reaches those who need it most and that no one is left behind in the fight to end TB.”
— Prof Yogan Pillay.
@WHO @WHOSouthAfrica @HealthZA #TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparenessSA
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Dr. Birgitte Giersing noted that this workshop is not just a conversation, it’s a practical step toward stronger advocacy, identifying critical gaps, and building actionable, country-led recommendations that will shape how we prepare for and introduce new TB vaccine.
#TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparenessSA
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“As a TB survivor, I’m deeply grateful that we are one step closer to a vaccine, but it must reach our communities. People need to understand why testing matters, that this is preventive therapy, and above all, that the vaccine is safe. The message should be simple, clear, and targeted so no one is left behind.” - Ms Phumeza Tisile in the opening session.
#TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparenessSA