World TB Day 2024 Newsletter

Published on April 18, 2024

The PPM energy and momentum is great as was shown in our TBPPM events last weeks: Real action and progress in countries advancing TB services for people seeking care in private sector! Check out the recording of the PPM success, Nigeria capacity lessons, and the pharmacy event with FIP: 21 languages of our infographic! wow! The Poster Hunt gave us a peek into the private practices: what fantastic pictures! And there are plenty new readings and publications to inspire us in the way forward. We are not done: join us next week in Rural TB care, the 1/4/6x24 campaign launch and the first in a series of India TBPPM Roadshow webinars.
On this World TB Day we want to put the spotlight on all of you contributing to the our PPM progress in countries around the world. Together we can keep the inspiration, energy and community spirit up. Let's Keep Going! Yes We Can End TB!

WORLD TB DAY UPDATES

Infographic on Cough Management: Now in 21 languages!

The translated versions of the infographic on managing cough in the pharmacy were launched on 22nd March. You can now access the infographic in 21 languages!

Unveiling Top Submissions from TBPPM Poster Hunt 2024

We are thrilled to unveil the top submissions from the TBPPM Poster Hunt 2024! Explore the creative entries and see how participants from 8 countries engaged the private sector in raising TB awareness.

TBPPM Webinar: Rural TB care: Engaging Private Providers

In this webinar on 27 March, we focus on the engagement of private providers in rural setting and hear from different speakers on their programs, key challenges and how they overcome those.

Virtual road show on public private TB care service delivery models in India

Join our virtual Roadshow highlighting India's innovative TB-PPM models & private sector engagements. Be inspired to scale up these promising practices!

Success and progress in PPM! Webinar

Excellent presentations await you in this Webinar, in which concrete country progress is demonstrated in Pakistan, Indonesia and Nigeria, following the global overview by WHO. Learn about PPM advances!

Recording

Nigeria capacity building: Learning session

In-depth discussions on capacity building in a complex environment of Nigeria, with great participation. Listen to the full recording to learn lessons that might compare to your situation.

Recording

KEY RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS

Tuberculosis: a biosocial problem that requires biosocial solutions

In 2024, tuberculosis remains a quintessential biosocial problem that requires biosocial solutions.

Drug-resistant tuberculosis: a persistent global health concern

In this review, authors describe current surveillance of drug-resistant TB and the causes,risk factors and determinants of drug resistance as well as the stigmaand mental health considerations associated with it. We discuss recentadvances in diagnostics and drug-susceptibility testing and outlinethe progress in developing better treatment and preventive therapies

Getting Better Faster: Delivering on the Promise of New TB Treatments – A Report from the 1/4/6×24 Campaign

This report marks the midway point of the 1/4/6×24 Campaign, which calls for the universal implementation of the best available TB regimens — as little as one month or once weekly for TB prevention, four months for drug-susceptible TB, and six months for drug-resistant TB — by the end of 2024.
Join the 1/4/6x24 Mid-Campaign Report launch event on March 27, 2024 from 2 – 3 p.m. CET (GMT+1) Report findings and calls to action. Register and note 1/4/6x24 messages and graphics.

WORLD TB DAY CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

WHO CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT FOR WORLD TB DAY

WHO has developed an advocacy and communications package to support awareness building and drive action across all levels, in the lead up to and on World TB Day. Please access the package below to join us in amplifying efforts to end TB.;

STOP TB PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT FOR WORLD TB DAY

The Stop TB Partnership released the campaign toolkit for this year’s 'Yes! We Can End TB'. This comprehensive toolkit will help raise awareness for the upcoming World TB Day and can be used, adapted, or tailored to fit everyone's needs and vision. Don't forget to share your plans - upload your events and plans here, and use the hashtag #YesWeCanEndTB on social media to share your work with the world!

Other news

Unveiling Top Submissions from TBPPM Poster Hunt 2024

March 22, 2024

In the TBPPM Poster Hunt 2024, we received a total of 32 submissions from participants representing 8 different countries. Each submission included a photograph of a tuberculosis (TB) awareness poster found at various private healthcare facilities such as hospitals or pharmacies. These posters were evaluated based on their relevance to TB awareness and their effectiveness in conveying the message,

Leadership Transition at TBPPM LN India Chapter

April 18, 2024

We are delighted to announce an important leadership transition within the TBPPM LN India Chapter that marks a significant milestone in our journey towards ending tuberculosis (TB) in India. As we embrace change and renewal, we bid a fond farewell to Dr. Vijayashree Yellappa, our outgoing Chairperson, and extend a warm welcome to Dr. Ramya Ananthakrishnan, who steps into the role with great enthus