Global TB Caucus

26-09-2024 - World leaders have endorsed a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to reduce AMR-associated deaths by 10% by 2030. The Global TB Caucus welcomes the political declaration and joins the Stop TB Partnership and other TB stakeholders to reiterate the urgent need to address Tuberculosis (TB) as part of these efforts. TB is the only AMR infection transmitted by air and one of the biggest threats to achieving the AMR agenda. While we call for accountability towards the 2023 political declaration on TB and urge strong coordination as the implementation of the AMR political declaration begins, we call on governments to prioritise TB funding, access to new tools including vaccines, improved diagnostics and better drugs and shorter regimens as an opportunity and necessity to deliver on the AMR agenda. Watch our Co-chair Lord Nick Herbert ’s intervention during the panel. Link to political declaration on AMR: https://lnkd.in/e-PzchgP Link to abridged version of 2023 political declaration on TB : https://lnkd.in/gYqw54jK FIND World Health Organization Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Campaigns in Global Health Ditiu Lucica Tereza Kasaeva TB Alliance IAVI United Nations USAID The Global Fund #UNGA79 #AMR #EndTB

New Data 🚨 The Global Fund is the single most important international financing mechanism for TB, with its investments accounting for 76% of all international funding for the disease. The new results report shows how these investments once again delivered dividends in 2023, with 7.1 million people able to access TB treatment thanks to the partnership. Since its founding, the Global Fund has saved a staggering 65 million lives, with an enormous impact for communities and economies around the world. We look forward to working with parliamentary leaders around the world to champion the Global Fund and help expand its impact in the global effort to #EndTB ahead of next year’s replenishment. To read the report, visit: https://lnkd.in/ez8j8Byr

New Data 🚨 The Global Fund is the single most important international financing mechanism for TB, with its investments accounting for 76% of all international funding for the disease. The new results report shows how these investments once again delivered dividends in 2023, with 7.1 million people able to access TB treatment thanks to the partnership. Since its founding, the Global Fund has saved a staggering 65 million lives, with an enormous impact for communities and economies around the world. We look forward to working with parliamentary leaders around the world to champion the Global Fund and help expand its impact in the global effort to #EndTB ahead of next year’s replenishment. To read the report, visit: https://lnkd.in/ez8j8Byr

🎉Official Launch of Indonesia TB Caucus🎉 We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Indonesia TB Caucus. On 19th August 2024, Parliamentarians, Deputy Minister of Health, Director General from Ministry of Home Affairs and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, along with CSO representatives, TB affected communities, TB survivors and other TB stakeholders came together in the The House of Representatives, Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI) to reaffirm their commitment against TB and launched the Indonesia TB Caucus. This launch is a beginning to end the long-standing battle against TB by adopting innovative diagnostics, driving policy changes, securing funding and raising awareness for which the Caucus Parliamentarians are accountable to the people of Indonesia. We are truly thankful to Hon.Warren Entsch, Co-chair Asia Pacific TB Caucus for participating and welcoming Indonesia to the Global TB Caucus along with the Asia Pacific Regional Manager Dr.Snehal Bhagat We are grateful to Hon.Melkiades and Hon.Putih Sari for making this dream envisioned since 2019 into a reality in 2024. We would like to thank Global Health Strategies Indonesia team, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, and The House of Representatives, Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI) for organising such a monumental event. We look forward to continued collaboration and the unwavering commitment of our parliamentarians and APC stakeholders in the fight to end TB in Indonesia. Together, let's work towards a TB-free Indonesia! 🇮🇩 The Global Fund Stop TB Partnership FIND Campaigns in Global Health Nick Herbert TB Alliance IAVI #TBCaucus #TBFreeIndonesia #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #EndTB #TBElimination #GlobalHealth #Indonesia #TBAdvocacy #PublicHealth #InnovationInHealth

A Major Milestone for TB Advocacy in the Francophone Region 🎉 06-08-2024 - We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the Congo Parliamentary TB Caucus under the high patronage of the President of the National Assembly of Congo - Honorable President Isidore Mvouba, with support from our lead MP in Congo - Honorable Virginie Euphraise Dolama, chairperson of the committee on health, social affairs, family and gender, in the presence of the first Vice-President of the Congo National Assembly - Honorable President Léon Alfred Opimbat. This event marks a significant stride for the Global TB Caucus in the Francophone region, underscoring our collective commitment to ending tuberculosis. The launch was highlighted by the signing of the Barcelona declaration by all new Caucus members, and the signing of the Congo TB Caucus declaration . The event was a testament to the power of multisectoral collaboration, bringing together the National TB Program, civil society, TB affected communities, development partners like WHO country office, and many others. The event was supported by The Global TB Caucus through our delegation, represented by Francophone Co-Chair Senator Dr. Pierre Flambeau Ngayap and Francophone Regional Manager Deborah Ogwuche-Ikeh The collaborative launch of this parliamentary platform is a strong indication of our shared goal for a TB-free world by 2030. Special thank you all our partners and collaborators who contributed to the achievements of this milestone. Related link: https://lnkd.in/d53UmEZM The Global Fund Grania Brigden Stop TB Partnership IAVI FIND World Health Organization Tereza Kasaeva USAID Campaigns in Global Health International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Kobto G. Koura DRAF TB OFFICIEL Bertrand Kampoer #GlobalTBCaucus #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #CongoBrazzaville #FrancophoneRegion #MultisectoralCollaboration #EndTB #CongoParliamentaryTBCaucus

🌍 Exciting News from The Caucus! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Global Parliamentary Platform on HIV and AIDS. This vital initiative, supported by The Caucus, aims to strengthen our global response to HIV and AIDS by bringing together parliamentarians from around the world to drive progress and ensure effective policies. Over 20 Zimbabwean MPs, including Hon. Daniel Molokole, a dedicated member of The Caucus, joined its establishment in Munich, Germany. As Hon. Molokole stated in his interview with Health Times, “As the Zimbabwe TB Caucus, we recognise that TB and HIV are intricately linked, and by joining forces to tackle HIV, we can also make strides against TB – the leading killer of people with HIV.” Learn more about this significant development and the purpose of the new platform by reading the Health Times article: https://lnkd.in/gJcDqmR7 Together, we are committed to making a difference and achieving a world free of TB and HIV/AIDS. #endTB #HIV #AIDS #Zimbabwe #HealthLeadership #ParliamentaryAction

🌟 Celebrating Political Leadership in the Fight Against Tuberculosis! 🌟 The successful implementation of shorter TB treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) has been a game-changer, thanks to the unwavering support of national TB caucuses composed of dedicated parliamentarians from 13 countries in the EECA region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan) They have played a pivotal role in advocating for and supporting initiatives that facilitate the adoption and scale-up of these effective treatment regimens: ✨ Raising Awareness: National TB caucuses, like in Kazakhstan (led by Hon. Guldara Nurumova), have leveraged their political platforms to raise awareness about TB, emphasising its impact on public health and the need for sustainable solutions. Through public speeches, community engagements, and media appearances, MPs like Hon. Nurumova have helped destigmatize TB and promote early diagnosis and treatment. ✨ Advocating for Funding: Parliamentarians like Hon Adrian Belii of Moldova in particular have used their legislative influence to advocate for increased funding allocations towards TB prevention and treatment programs. Their efforts have been crucial in securing resources necessary for training healthcare professionals, deploying innovative technologies for patient monitoring, and ensuring comprehensive care for TB patients. ✨ Fostering Partnerships: Leaders like Hon Jamshed Murtazozod of Tajikistan (also Regional Co-Chair of Eastern Europe and Central Asia) have facilitated partnerships between governmental health agencies, international organizations like WHO, and civil society groups. Their advocacy has fostered collaboration aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure, enhancing healthcare worker training, and deploying technologies for better patient management. Looking forward, national TB caucuses continue to play a pivotal role in advancing TB control efforts. They advocate for increased funding and resources for TB programs, ensuring sustained support for research, development, and implementation of innovative treatment strategies. Additionally, they work towards integrating TB into broader health and development agendas, highlighting the intersectionality of TB with issues such as poverty, malnutrition, and access to healthcare. The engagement of national TB caucuses underscores the importance of political leadership in tackling TB on a global scale. By leveraging their influence and networks, parliamentarians can drive policy changes, mobilise resources, and galvanise communities towards achieving TB elimination goals, ultimately improving health outcomes for TB patients worldwide. 👉 Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gKfQc99q