A USAID-supported campaign to raise awareness of TB prevention and treatment services. Re-tweets and follows not endorsements. Views are our own.
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Thank You!
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Deputy President Mabuza also thanks development partners such as @UNAIDS_ZAF @USEmbassySA @CDCSouthAfrica @WHOSouthAfrica @USAID_SAfrica for their invaluable contribution in the response. #TheClockIsTicking #WorldAIDSDay – at South Africa
SANAC Chair, Deputy President David Mabuza is currently delivering the keynote address at the official commemoration of #WorldTBDay in Mbombela. He says SANAC remains the only structure highly suited to drive #HIV and #TB response. #TheClockIsTicking
WeBeatTB retweeted
TB prevention TIPS:
• Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
• Open windows and doors at home and in crowded spaces
• Exercise regularly
• Eat healthy food
• Don’t smoke
• Avoid alcohol
#BreatheEasy #BeatTB #HealthyFamilies #AccessToHealthCare #TBPrevention
WeBeatTB retweeted
Infants and young children are more likely than older children and adults to develop life-threatening forms of TB disease. Get them tested should they have TB symptoms or have been in close contact with a infectious TB patient.
#BreatheEasy #BeatTB #TBPrevention #Qinisela #StopTB
WeBeatTB retweeted
The Covid-19 pandemic hampered our efforts to #endTB, but we remain committed to regaining the momentum and meeting the 2025 timeline ~writes @drharshvardhan, Indian Minister of Health & Board Chair, @StopTB. #WorldTBDay #TheClockIsTicking
Full op-ed: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…
WeBeatTB retweeted
"There is urgent need for high TB burden countries to recover from this loss and progress further to reach the UNHLM targets. Lessons must be learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic." writes @LucicaDitiu, @StopTB
#WorldTBDay #TheClockIsTicking @MediaplanetUK
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Today is #WorldTBDay. Around the world, 3 people die from TB every minute! The Stop TB Partnership unites to raise public awareness of the devastating health, social, & economic impacts of TB & call for an end to this epidemic.
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#TheClockIsTicking #EndTB
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@ntpghana @GlblCtznImpact @TBProof @USAIDGH @USAID_SAfrica @WHO @ntpghana @msf_tb @TamarynGreen @Ptisile @Myco_TB @YvonneChakaX2 @LucicaDitiu @G_C_T_A @nwdoe @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL – at Klerksdorp, South Africa
On #WorldTBDay, 🇿🇦South Africa must step up efforts to fulfil the right to health & meet its 🇺🇳 @UN targets to #EndTB. #TheClockIsTicking⏰ to reach the #TBTargets2022.💊 @CyrilRamaphosa @GovernmentZA @govchatsa @DIRCO_ZA @SAfrPMUN_Geneva @SAMissionNY @DrZweliMkhize @HealthZA
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We commend all community health care workers who, despite challenging conditions, continue to support their TB patients at home and screen community members for TB and COVID-19 on a daily basis.
Together we can #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
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The support provided by the USAID TB South Africa Project at decentralized sites for drug-resistant patients in O.R. Tambo has improved DR-TB patient outcomes. Read more about it on our website:
tbsouthafrica.org.za/resourc…
Together we can #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #USAIDSouthernAfrica
The USAID TB South Africa Project provided TB screening and health education to people from Soweto and surrounding areas as part of #WorldAIDSDay.
Together we can #EndAIDS and #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #USAIDSouthernAfrica #knowyourstatus #WAD20
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Raising awareness at the Strand in Cape Town for #WorldDiabetesDay. Let's #BeatDM and #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
Running for #WorldDiabetesDay in Vredehoek, Cape Town. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB! Join us by running or walking any distance today wearing blue.
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
Walking at the beach in blue for #WorldDiabetesDay. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
Virtual running for #WorldDiabetesDay! #BeatDM and #BeatTB
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
Hiking for #WorldDiabetesDay in the Nuy Valley in Cape Winelands. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica
Symptoms of diabetes include: Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Feeling very hungry, Extreme Fatigue, Slow Healing, Blurred Vision and Weight Loss. Early detection reduces the risk of serious complications. Don't delay - #knowyourstatus
#WorldDiabetesDay #BeatTB!
Did you know that people with diabetes are 3 times more likely to get TB and to have serious complications from COVID-19 due to weaker immune systems?
Let's raise awareness this week by walking or running in blue #WorldDiabetesDay #BeatTB #USAIDSouthernAfrica
