Survivors Against TB
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Community of TB survivors who advocate on key issues around TB in India to create awareness and impact policy. #EndStigma #FightAgainstTB
New Delhi, India
Joined January 2017
New research from IIT Bombay reveals how #Tuberculosis bacteria sneak past antibiotics by toughening their outer lipid coat and going dormant, they survive much longer #antibioticresistance Read more:
nagalandtribune.in
New Delhi
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Trans women in Chennai face a TB burden 5x higher than the general population, a crisis hidden by stigma, poor data, and social exclusion. India can’t end TB without addressing these inequalities. 🌼 #EndTB #TransRights Read here: https://t.co/iQzxznukhb
thesouthfirst.com
The study estimated a TB burden of 552 cases per 100,000 trans women, significantly higher than the national average.
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As we mark World AIDS Day, we’re reminded that progress against HIV and progress against TB rise and fall on shared foundations: early prevention, strong public health systems, equitable access to new drugs, and care models that protect mental health and dignity. Together, we
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Thinking of IVF? In TB‑prevalent regions, a simple screening could lower risks for you and your future child. 💛 Read here:
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Lucknow: Women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) may face higher risk of developing tuberculosis, including severe forms that can involve multip.
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Dear healthcare providers, our mental health matters as much as our physical health on the TB journey. Let’s talk about #MindfulTBCare to ensure we get the comprehensive support we need. Voiceover by SATB fellow @sundaekrish (All footages other than Sandhya Krishnan’s are for
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Tobacco isn’t just a health hazard , it’s sabotaging the global fight against TB. Smoking and second-hand smoke double the risk of infection, worsen outcomes and slow recovery. Tackling tobacco use must be central to ending TB. #EndTB #NoTobacco
https://t.co/cFbVpUbFcq
dailygoodmorningkashmir.com
Tobacco industry interference in public health policy is the biggest obstacle in implementing tobacco control policies.
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Big boost in India’s fight against TB: IIT Bhubaneswar + ILS develop a next-gen HSP subunit vaccine to strengthen BCG protection. 🇮🇳💉 #Tuberculosis #HealthInnovation
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Dr. Sanjay Kumar Matto, Joint Commissioner, highlighted the critical role of community-led action in accelerating India’s journey towards a #TBMuktBharat in the Regional Workshop on TB Mukt Gram Panchayat held in Lucknow. 70 officials across 9 States attended the workshop.
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On #AMRAwarenessDay, we must remember that antimicrobial resistance doesn’t just make infections more complex, it can turn treatable TB into MDR-TB, making the fight far tougher. This article highlights how resistance is raising the stakes and why we urgently need smarter
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WHO applauds India’s encouraging progress against TB, a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how much steady, sustained effort is still needed to truly end TB for everyone. https://t.co/gYkJu81TeY
thehindubusinessline.com
WHO commends India for significant progress in reducing tuberculosis incidence and mortality, highlighting the need for sustained efforts.
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How to Stop Diseases from Spreading - The role of diagnostics and surveillance in halting disease spread. https://t.co/IEGrNs5STE On The Threshold, the conversation turns to TB, why it continues to be missed, and how survivors and experts believe faster, more accessible tests
foreignpolicy.com
The role of diagnostics and surveillance in halting disease spread.
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Mental Health challenges not only affect our TB treatment journey but also leave a mark on our lives after recovery. SATB Fellow and author @Akshata_1997 talks about what we need from our healthcare providers to fight this battle. (All footage other than Akshata’s is for
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#TB and #MentalHealth challanges are intricately connected and need to be addressed together in the fight to end TB. What can public representatives do? Watch! @StopTB
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TB is a mental battle as much as it’s a physical one. With 40-70% of TB patients also facing mental-health challenges, it’s clear: these twin epidemics must be tackled together. Let’s integrate care, fight stigma, and build systems that heal the whole person. Read more:
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How we treat matters as much as what we treat. Every person with TB also battles fear and stigma. Good care means empathy, respect, and safety, not just medicines. Explore the Community-Led TB & Mental Health Framework: https://t.co/gT3xl2HdXd
#ReimagineTBCare
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When we listen to people with lived experience of TB, we don’t just hear survival stories, we hear blueprints for change. As Ashna Ashesh, MDR TB survivor and public health professional, reminds us: lived experience shows us how to make TB care truly accessible, equitable, and
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For too long, mental health has been the invisible burden of TB. Our Community-Led Framework on TB & Mental Health calls for care built with survivors, for survivors, where no one fights TB alone. ✨Read here: https://t.co/qsYjXXwp57
#TBFreeIndia #MentalHealthMatters #TBCare
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Don’t speak!” — the words told to TB survivor & artist Paulina Siniatkina. Her art breaks that silence, revealing the deep mental toll of TB. This piece reminds us: ending TB means addressing stigma and mental health. 🫁💔 Read more: https://t.co/oxzaJKVluz
#StopTB #MentalHealth
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A country free of polio didn’t happen by chance. It happened because we listened to communities, invested in frontline workers, built trust, and refused to leave anyone behind. India has already proven that elimination is possible. The same courage, collaboration, and
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Manasi Khade: TB Aur Main | TB and Me At 19, Manasi Khade was diagnosed with XDR-TB. The treatment was long and painful—but with new drugs, care, and courage, she beat the odds. Now she helps others fight for access to life-saving TB medicines. #EndTB #TBaurMain #TBandMe
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