TBAC_sa

Our State of TB in South Africa report shows that 60.7% of people tested for #TB between April 2025 and January 2026 were girls and women, while only 39.3% were boys and men. This means only 65 men were tested for every 100 women despite men having higher rates of #TB and mortality.

This highlights a major gender gap in #TB testing where the group most affected by the disease is still the least likely to access testing services.

Government must strengthen targeted #TB screening for men, expand community-based testing and ensure accessible, stigma-free health services that encourage early diagnosis and treatment.

Read the report here: bit.ly/4dTBnAf

[THREAD]:

Presenting feedback from the @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL TB TTT review process, @drnkati outlined findings on the functioning of the existing TWGs, including key successes, challenges experienced by members and recommendations for improvement.

“The changes we are proposing are informed by the experiences of people who have been part of these working groups. We want to strengthen coordination, improve participation and address challenges affecting their overall functioning,” she said.

The TB TTT and TWGs provide a platform for stakeholders to coordinate efforts, offer technical guidance and support different areas of the country's #TB response. @CsfSanac @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TBProof @TBHIVCare

The @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL TB Technical Task Team and Technical Working Group review meeting is currently underway.

The engagement is reviewing the existing structures and proposed changes to consolidate the five working groups into three.

Discussions will include revised Terms of Reference, strengthening accountability and coordination, as well as lessons learned from 12 months of #TB programme implementation under #ENDTB Plan 1.0.

Keep an eye on the latest update on this. #EndTB #StopTB

With just 5 days to go until the #UnionConf2026, @TBAC_sa will join the global lung health community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 17–20 November 2026, to engage in discussions on the future of lung health and the global response to #TB.

@UnionConference provides an important platform for sharing research, exchanging experiences and strengthening collective efforts to advance lung health and end #TB.

Keep an eye on all our platforms for updates on the Union. #EndTB #SeeYouInRio #UnionConf2026 #LungHealth

@RHAPnews @WitsRHI @WHOAFRO @HealthZA @HTANews25 @WitsHealthFac @MSF_southafrica

Integrating #TB services with HIV, diabetes and other health services helps people receive coordinated care for all their health needs.

When health services are integrated, people can access the care they need more easily, without having to navigate separate systems. This is why strengthening health systems and putting people at the centre of #TB care matters. #EndTB