REPOSTING
A new advocacy report Champions of change: stories of survivors leading the fight to end TB from Results UK.
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s leading infectious disease killer. TB is a preventable and curable infectious disease that still affects over 10 million lives a year and kills over one million people—more than HIV and malaria combined. Progress toward the elimination of TB has been too slow, due to a lack of global attention and urgency. This neglect is reflected in the ongoing global burden of TB, and the inadequate political and financial commitments.
In 2024, Results UK interviewed six TB survivors from four continents, detailing their journeys from battling TB to becoming advocates for change. These stories emphasise the global prevalence of stigma and mental health challenges associated with TB and aim to de-stigmatise the condition, promote person-centred care, and encourage gender- and rights-responsive treatment approaches. The narratives illustrate the devastating impact TB can have on people’s lives.
Through their experiences, survivors convey vital messages to policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public, underscoring the urgent need to eradicate TB before it escalates into a global health crisis. Their voices serve as a powerful reminder that addressing TB requires not only medical interventions but also societal and political commitment.
If you have any questions, please contact Sahera Ramzan (Senior Policy Advocacy Officer – Tuberculosis) at sahera.ramzan@results.org.uk