We scored a big win when J&J dropped their patent on #TB medicine after the CompComSA initiated a probe. 20 years ago, a similar case helped drive down #antiretroviral prices, write Fatima Hassan @[email protected] and Leena Menghaney. Health Justice Initiative - HJI MSF International Health Justice Initiative - HJI spotlightnsp.co.za/2024/08/30/com…

Our deep dive on what AI might mean for public health in SA. It is already used for TB detection - with more uses to come yogan pillay Gaurang Tanna TBProof @tac SAMRC Stop TB Partnership Jesse Copelyn Eric Topol

“My name is Phumeza Tisile and in support of the Global AMR Diary Day and the AMR musical Lifeline, I am sharing my story” Phumeza Tisile 🏳️‍🌈 doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/how-i-b… Lifeline Musical #AMRDiaryDay #AMR

On #GlobalAMRDiaryDay we are sharing stories of AMR survivors 💪 like Phumeza who only had a 20% chance when she contracted XDR TB Diane Shader Smith #LifelineMusical #GlobalAMRDiary

“My name is Joseph Muthuri Raiji a Multi Drug Resistant TB Survivor and in support of the Global AMR Diary Day and the AMR musical Lifeline, I am sharing my story, facebook.com/share/p/tyfrKL… #GlobalAMRDiary Lifeline Musical

🚨 Join Russell Rensburg equitableaccess_russrensburg, Division Director at the Rural Health Advocacy Project, for the Annual Steve Biko Bioethics Lecture titled 'Lost to Follow-Up: TB in South Africa – Translating the Obligation to Take Legal and Other Measures to Progressively Realise the Right to

Happening tomorrow! Join our dialogue on X.com in partnership with ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance The session is open to everyone. Use #theAMRnarrative hashtag More here👉 amrnarrative.org/event/can-peop… #UNGA2024 #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

Happening today 🚨. Joint the X Chat about tackling the #AMR #theAMRNarrative

[THREAD]: Pillar 1 of the National Department of Health National TB Program (NTP) Strategic Plan (NTP)—Communicate and Advocate—aims to enhance communication, advocacy, and community engagement to raise awareness and tackle the disease's evolving challenges to #EndTB.

The AMR Narrative ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Hello everyone 🤗, I am Phumeza Tisile, a Drug Resistant TB survivor from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 #theAMRNarrative

T1: We need to involve patients in decision-making about their treatments (patient centred care approach), emphasizing the importance of adhering to their medication as prescribed 💊 . #theAMRnarrative

T2: Talk is cheap, they must pledge to ensure equitable access to quality drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tools, in low- and middle-income countries 🌍 to prevent both overuse and misuse of antibiotics/ medicines. #theAMRnarrative

T3: 1/2 Power of sharing stories of people affected by #AMR or common infections that have become hard to treat like Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. Storytelling can make the problem more relatable and memorable and can influence change. #theAMRnarrative

2/2 See Ingrid Schoeman a Drug Resistant -TB survivor from TB Proof sharing her story with Carte Blanche about “AMR: Superbug takeover” youtu.be/uNmqJcefp6k?fe… #theAMRnarrative

The AMR Narrative ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance T4: Sharing personal stories to humanise #AMR & raise awareness is critical. The role of civil societies amongst other local organisations is critical to elevate such stories & advocate for people-centric policies. #theAMRnarrative Int. Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions

CT: Your lived experience or that of your community is a powerful tool. Don’t underestimate the impact of speaking out, whether it's through social media, community meetings, or writing articles.#theAMRnarrative

Also, remember to join our upcoming webinar this Thurs, 12 Sept in partnership with @theamrnarrative and European Patients' Forum to discuss how we can take #AMR advocacy to the next level including policymaking. Register here: eu-patient.eu/amr-info-point… #theAMRnarrative

CT: Leadership involves influencing change at all levels. Engage with local and national policymakers to push for better regulations on drug use, increased investment in AMR research, and improved healthcare. Be persistent and vocal. #theAMRnarrative

🚨ICYMI! We revisit our debut 3-part podcast series. Hear from health activists and experts as they discuss the challenges and gaps in the country's TB response. Listen here for episode 1: "Unmasking the tuberculosis challenge in SA". spoti.fi/47r5US3 #EndTB

LISTEN | Our podcast series continues with Episode 2: "TB in the shadows of Covid-19: the unseen battle". Advocates and experts discuss the impact of the pandemic on SA's TB response. Anele ka Yawa from TAC highlights the lack of political commitment, limited access to affordable