#yes!wecanendtb

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Yes!, We must stand against tuberculosis stigma and discrimination.

The tuberculosis stigma prevents access to quality care for patients;

Learn the facts about TB.

Don't believe in myths that can stigmatize and discriminate.

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Yes!, Tuberculosis preventive treatment can stop progression to TB disease.

If you are close contact of a TB Patient; are living with HIV or belong to another risk group; Get tested for infection; Complete your full course of preventive treatment to ensure your TB infection does not turn into TB disease.

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Yes!, Cross sector collaboration and accountability are vital to end TB.

Let's tackle the key drivers of the tuberculosis epidemic:

Undernutrition

hiv

Tobacco

Poverty

Diabetes

Alcohol use

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Yes!, Investments in TB research and innovation can save more lives.

New effective dIagnostics, medicines and vaccines can speed-up progress to End Tuberculosis.

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Yes!, Drug resistant-tuberculosis treatment is shorther and all oral.

Check with your doctor for WHO-recommended completely oral shorter regimens with fewer pills, 0 injections.

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Yes! Rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis is available and recomended.

Ask your provider for access to WHO-recommended rapid tests for TB, to ensure a quick diagnosis and early treatment.

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Yes! Tuberculosis is curable.

Contact your health provider if you have symptoms like cough, fever and weight loss

If you Are in a close contact of a tb patient, or

Belongs to a high risk group

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Yes! We can ensure Universal Access to Tuberculosis service.

The COVID-19 has reversed progress in the fight againts tuberculosis. Ask your leaders to invest in and ensure access to essential TB prevention and treatment.