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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Listen to what Sr Nkohla from Michael Mapongwana Clinic has to say! On 22 September, healthcare services were brought closer to communities, including TB, HIV testing and family planning. Meeting people where they are and making healthcare accessible. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As we close September, TB Proof Champions and Michael Mapongwana Clinic brought TB testing closer to New Culture in Endlovini. More than 50 people were tested and received information on TB, testing, treatment and early detection. Together, we can #EndTB.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What happens when communities are left out of healthcare conversations? At the District Health Convening in Johannesburg, TB Proof’s Ingrid Schoeman highlighted the need to include community leaders, CHWs and clinic committees in shaping responsive health services. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

TB Proof Champions took part in an interactive training session with TBAC on tackling TB in our communities. A key reminder: advocacy isn’t just about complaining. It’s about taking action, organising, and demanding solutions and results from those in power#EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Beast Called TB | As We Conclude Women’s Month As Women’s Month ends, we celebrate TB Champion Mrs Nomahlubi Manqina of Michael Mapongwana Clinic. Through her powerful IsiXhosa poem, she calls for courage, unity, testing, early treatment and action. Together, we can defeat TB. ❤️✊🏾 #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As we conclude Women’s Month, we shine the spotlight on Ingrid Schoeman, TB survivor, advocate and TB Proof Director. After surviving drug-resistant TB, Ingrid uses her lived experience to fight stigma and advance person-centred TB care. We’re proud of her 2026 SA TB Conference award! #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Celebrating women’s strength, resilience and voices this Women’s Month. ❤️✨ René Liezel Sparks Strong women. Bold voices. Powerful change. Together, we break barriers and work towards ending TB. ✊🏾 #WomensMonth #StrongWomen #TBProof #EndTB #TBChampion

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

“I was given just a 40% chance of survival. Thirteen years later, I’m still living with the consequences.” Trisha post-TB story shows that surviving TB doesn’t always mean life returns to normal. Read her powerful story of survival... #EndTB www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUC...

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🏆 Today, we celebrated excellence in TB community-led action! Certificates of Excellence were awarded to Khayelitsha Health Forum & Michael Mapongwana Clinic for their TB Contact Cards implementation plan. Ingrid, Director of TB Proof, joined via Zoom. More photos & videos to follow! #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Gcobani, a TB survivor and TB Champion from Khayelitsha, has a message for you! 🫵🏾 “Please consider having a TB test and encourage others to test for TB.” Test. Know your status. Encourage others. Together, let’s End TB! #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our latest research explores TPT completion in Khayelitsha, highlighting barriers including side effects, limited understanding, clinic experiences, and stigma. Community support,clear counselling and shorter regimens can help. Read here: assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-867... #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As we conclude Mandela Day, we reflect on learning, engagement and action. We took health services to where people live, connect and feel at home—finding the missing people and connecting them to care. Together, we can #EndTB. 💚 ##BetterMen4Tomorrow

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

⚽🏆 Soccer, teamwork & men’s health! Our Men’s Health Event brought men together to play, learn and take charge of their health. 🥇 From the field to TB awareness, every man was a winner for choosing health and early testing. #MensHealth #TBAwareness #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎶 3 songs. 🗣️ 1 powerful message. ❤️ 1 shared purpose. When community leaders speak, people listen. Today, they’re using their voices to encourage men to put their health first, get tested, and look after one another. Healthy men. Creative men. Stronger communities. #BetterMen4Tomorrow #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A glimpse of what took place at the Men’s Health and TB Event #EndTB #BetterMenForTomorrow

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎬 Coming Soon Real stories. Real strength. Real hope. Hear from men who survived TB as they share their journeys, what helped them get through treatment, and their advice for other men facing TB. Their voices could inspire someone to seek care, stay on treatment, and keep going. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

⚽️ Only 1 day to go until our Men’s Health Soccer Event! Join us tomorrow for soccer, learn the facts about TB, and discover why early testing matters. Together we can reduce stigma, protect our health, and build stronger communities. 💙 #MensHealth #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

4 days to go! ⏳⚽ Did you know? Talking about TB can help save lives. How are you raising awareness or supporting someone affected by TB? Share your story below. Every conversation, every test, every act of support helps end TB. 💚 #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us for a day of football, brotherhood, and FREE men’s health services. Whether you’re on the field or cheering from the sidelines, this is your chance to have fun, connect with your community, and take charge of your health. #BetterMen4Tomorrow #EndTB #MensHealth #PlayForHealth

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

South Africa cannot afford to treat TB as a forgotten crisis. Every year, tuberculosis claims around 54,000 lives despite being preventable and curable. The reconstituted Parliamentary TB Caucus is important because it can help turn data into action, strengthen accountability, protect funding,

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The study shows that when CHWs are empowered, listened to, and included in decision-making, they can create meaningful change for their communities and strengthen the TB response at local, provincial, and national levels. journals.ub.umu.se/index.php/jc... #EndTB #CHW

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Congrats to Excellence Award winners at SA TB Conference 🎉 Ingrid recognised in Track 4: rights, lived experience & community-led response. Mabusi (TB Proof Core Group) won Track 3 for TB research, surveillance & health systems Proud of your leadership #SATBConference #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#SATBConference Goodman’s presentation on “Bringing Ubuntu to TB Care.” He highlighted how TB survivor peer counselling builds trust, dignity, treatment adherence, and access to care. Survivor-led support is key to people-centred TB care and #EndTB. short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSML...

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Day 3 of #SATBConference: Goodman Makanda joined the NDoH’s Breathe Easy podcast with Hannie, sharing their TB survivor journeys and survivor-led advocacy. He later presented on community-led monitoring in Khayelitsha, highlighting TB Champions as local leaders driving better TB care. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Day 2 #SATBConference: Ingrid highlighted TB contact cards in Khayelitsha improving testing for close contacts, low-cost, peer-led counselling boosts uptake. DSD to launch End TB Strategy tomorrow Goodman called for stronger collaboration and direct community partnerships beyond an address. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

TB Conf opened with a pre-session on accelerating response towards NSP targets. Prof Ndjeka reflected on the new NTP Plan, while Ingrid called for stronger investment in community-led, evidence-based responses, including peer counselling and TB champions. #SATBConference

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We’re at SA’s 🇿🇦 9th TB Conference this week, joining partners & TB champions to accelerate progress toward ending TB. Key sessions among others include: • NSP TB targets • Community-led monitoring • Survivor-led peer support & stigma reduction #EndTB #SATBConference

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

On 22 May 2025, community members gathered at the Isivivane Centre for the Know Your Health Awareness Event hosted by Radio Zibonele FM and facilitated by My Zuzu. The event created an important space for learning, dialogue, and health awareness within the community.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

At the Global TB Caucus Parliamentary Meeting, Ingrid Schoeman of TB Proof called for urgent action: TB is a social justice issue. We have the policies—we need implementation, community-led solutions, and sustained domestic investment to end TB. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On Saturday, TB Proof joined the Kuyasa community for an aerobics event focused on TB awareness. We spoke about TB symptoms, the importance of early TB testing, and TB preventive treatment (TPT). #EndTB.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today, our TB Champions shared how motivational interviews led by Phumeza and Goodman helped them confront internal stigma, release self blame, and feel supported throughout their TB treatment journey.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

TB interventions like TUTT (Targeted Universal TB Testing) and TPT (TB Preventive Therapy). We remain committed to making a difference in the fight against TB. #WorldTBDay #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Community TB education and testing with Kuyasa Clinic and Michael M Clinic, plus an education session at Emithini Primary School. Anyone who breathes can get TB — get tested. #EndTB #WorldTBDay

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

at Irista Primary School in Kuils River and Bulumko Secondary School in Khayelitsha, both schools in Cape Town. #EndTB #WorldTBDay See action photos below.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

TB Proof visited Hout Bay High School yesterday, raising TB awareness through survivor-led education and storytelling, encouraging testing, and breaking stigma. #EndTB #WTBD26 ##Yes!WeCanEndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

After surviving XDR-TB and an 18-month treatment, Mirriam is now sharing her powerful story with the world through the BBC, reminding us that recovery continues beyond treatment and post-TB care matters. #PostTBCare #posttb

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Our AGM reaffirmed our commitment to a people-centred TB response. Priorities include strengthening TB Champions, expanding access to TB testing, addressing stigma, and supporting health system strengthening — all critical to accelerating progress towards ending TB. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our Director presented at the TB Oxford Meeting today, advocating for local TB champions to strengthen TB programme implementation, and emphasised the importance of training healthcare workers on new TB policies, including testing, prevention, and post-TB care. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our community and partners who continue to make this work possible. Thank you for standing with us and driving change alongside us. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

On this World AIDS Day, TB Proof partnered with the Mfuleni community to bring TB and HIV education and testing closer to the people. #EndTB #WAD2025

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Key take aways: • TPT protects families by treating TB infection before it becomes disease. • Shorter options exist, including 3HP (once a week for 3 months). Raising awareness and support for TPT is key to protecting our communities. #posttb #PostTBCare #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

As this phase comes to an end, we want to thank our Champions for their dedication — bringing TB education and testing into communities and working with facilities to strengthen person-centred care. The impact continues, and we look forward to working together again. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Ingrid sharing insights from the Post-TB Project at the CEI Impact Showcase. #EndTB #PostTBCare

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A memorable week of learning, collaboration and advocacy, and a strong reminder of why we continue this fight. Together, we remain committed to ending TB. #EndTB #PostTBCare

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Day 3 and still going strong at the Union conference on Lung Health- We began with the Post-TB Working Group, joined a powerful march advocating for TB in children, and had important discussions on how the funding cuts in South Africa are affecting communities.

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Both Phumeza and Ingrid delivered strong presentations. More updates will follow throughout the week. #UnionConf2025 #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Our Director, Ingrid, presented alongside @NNdjeka at the WHO-led session on policy implementation at #UnionConf2025. She shared insights on strengthening policy uptake by highlighting our successes with CLM, TB Champions, and innovation. #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

From personal experience to public awareness — Goodman will be sharing his TB journey, tips on supporting patients, and the importance of TB testing tomorrow on Expresso! #EndTB

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We’ll be showcasing our work on: • TB stigma • Post-TB health & wellbeing • Accessible, accurate TB info • Impact of funding cuts on TB care & research • …and more vital TB themes We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on! 💛 #EndTB

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