August 29
South Africa: South Africa Groundbreaking Study Transforms TB Treatment Policy Globally
A groundbreaking initiative, BEAT-Tuberculosis, has become the world's first programme in the battle against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups,… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Health Sector Comes Together to Track Progress in Confronting TB
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and deaths, the country is hosting the 8th SA TB Conference in Durban. Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Fight Against TB Gets $94 Million Boost
South Africa's ongoing efforts to respond to Tuberculosis (TB) have been strengthened with funding of $94 million for the next five years. Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: SA's Plans to Reduce TB Infections On Track - Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based… Read more »
March 25, 2023
South Africa: Stigma Remains a Barrier in the Fight Against TB
Stigma and discrimination remain barriers that limit access to tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment and care - compromising the lives of people who are infected and affected by… Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Convenes Special Meeting Ahead of World TB Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile convened and chaired a Special Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC). Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »