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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 · 01/09/2026

The writer is working on the English version, we will share once available :)

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TB Proof @tbproof.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Joseph Raiji, HIV advocate and TB Proof Core Group member from Kenya, shares his powerful story of losing his hearing due to TB treatment. He calls for dignity, inclusion and accessible healthcare for people with disabilities living with HIV and TB. #EndTB www.talkafrica.co.ke/deaf-by-tb-l...

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Deaf by TB, Living with HIV: Kenya's Forgotten Population

By Mary Mwendwa Joseph Muthuri Raiji was a tireless HIV awareness advocate with a functioning pair of ears. Then, the cure for his tuberculosis took his

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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 · 30/07/2026

“I wish they could keep on coming, maybe once a month. It is quick here, unlike at the clinic, where you queue for hours.” — Vumile Mlunguza (58) 📰 Featured in City Vision, a local newspaper! Reas the full story here: novanews.co.za/cityvision/m... #EndTB

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Health drive encourages Makhaza men to get tested

Men in Makhaza accessed free health screenings and wellness services during a community awareness drive aimed at encouraging early testing and healthier lifestyles.

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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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Katherine Horton @kchorton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Really great to see this messaging and action by @tbproof.bsky.social to raise awareness and reach men affected by #TB! ⚽️

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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

and keep TB at the centre of political decision-making. Ending TB will take more than medicine. It will take leadership, transparency, and the political will to confront the deeper issues of poverty, inequality, and health system failure. #EndTB Read more below:

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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 · 09/06/2026

Corrections: On the End TB Plan* not NTP Plan.

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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

Thank you to all the speakers, organisers, healthcare workers, and attendees for making the day meaningful and impactful. Together, we continue building healthier and more informed communities. #PostTBCare #EndTB

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

The programme also featured valuable presentations on men’s health, mental health, diabetes awareness, cancer awareness, child health, and other important health topics.

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

Her presentation highlighted the importance of early testing, prevention, treatment support, and continued care even after completing TB treatment. The discussion encouraged community members to take TB seriously, challenge stigma, and support one another.

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

One of the standout presentations was by Busi Beko, who spoke powerfully about TB 101, TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), and Post-TB Care. During her session, Busi reminded everyone that TB can affect anyone, saying: “As long as we all breathe, we are all at risk.”

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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

Creating safe spaces for honest conversations can change lives. No one should carry TB or the stigma around it alone. #EndTB #Ubuntu

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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 · 06/05/2026

Watch our Director Ingrid Schoeman talk about surviving XDR-TB, waking from a coma, and how her “tribe” supported her through recovery — and how running helped her find strength again. #EndTB Watch here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lydia-...

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#runningtoendtb | Lydia Mikhin | 13 comments

It Takes a Tribe: From a TB Coma to Running Ingrid Schoeman was a dietitian when she contracted XDR-TB (extensively drug-resistant TB) and fell into a coma. Her survival was fueled by her "tribe" o...

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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 · 31/03/2026

As we wrap up TB Month, we sincerely thank our partner clinics Micheal Maphongwana (26 March), Luvuyo (27 March), and Matthew Goniwe (31 March) for hosting impactful community events. Together, we brought essential health services closer to the people while promoting key

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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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