Global TB Caucus

On the sidelines of the World TB Day, we brought together parliamentarians from different countries for an important discussion on strengthening TB legislation. The meeting was organised at my initiative with the @GlobalTBCaucus. It was a pleasure to host parliamentarians from across regions, including Hon. Azhar Sagadykova and Hon. Guldara Nurumova (#Kazakhstan), Hon. Gulnara Batyrova (#Kyrgyzstan), Hon. Lorraine Nxumalo (#Eswatini), and Hon. Eva Monalisa (#Indonesia). We had a rich and honest exchange on the modernisation of TB laws —responsive to today’s challenges. We also discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence #AI in #healthcare, particularly in TB diagnosis, while recognizing that technology must complement, not replace a human care. A key highlight was the presentation of findings from the 2022 regional study on TB legislations in EECA led by Prof. Brian Citro, a well-known human rights expert and lawyer in Chicago (#USA) Law School. We concluded with a shared commitment - advocating for the advancement of TB laws. This is just the beginning — and I look forward to continuing this important work together. #WorldTBDay2026 #EndTB #StopTB #YesWecanEndTB

Today in Matsapha, Eswatini convenes leaders at the National TB Conference. A key moment:
Relaunch of the Parliamentary TB Caucus Political leadership will shape what comes next. Yes! We can #EndTB!

Powerful #WorldTBDay commemoration in Mongolia 🇲🇳 where Ministry of Health & @WHO launched the “Aim to End TB” campaign. Led by Health Minister J. Chinburen, @WHOMongolia, @WHOWPRO @WHO & inspired by Sur Kharvaa archery, Mongolia is accelerating action to hit #EndTB targets 🎯

Hon. @DipPastorVera addressed Parliament in Paraguay on #WorldTBDay, calling for stronger political leadership, increased investment and urgent action to close diagnostic gaps and strengthen the TB response. @pahowho

On the occasion of #WorldTuberculosisDay 2026, in my capacity as a member of Health Committee, as well as the Co-chair of Global TB Caucus in Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, we are organising a #parliamentary #dialogue together with @GlobalTBCaucus titled: "From Commitment to Action: Parliamentarians Leading TB Elimination in EECA" Date: 30 March 2026 Language: English This discussion will bring together parliamentarians across the world to reaffirm the essential role of #legislators in strengthening the political and legal response to tuberculosis. The meeting will include: 📍Keynote reflection by Dr. Brian Citro, human rights lawyer based in Chicago, USA, and Lead Researcher and Author of the People-Centered, Rights-Based TB Legislation Study in EECA, recalling retrospective on the recommendations of the mentioned research project and its relevance for strengthening current national TB legislation. 📍Short interventions from parliamentarians on national priorities and legislative #initiatives to accelerate the TB response. 📍Presentation of a parliamentary resolution outlining potential next steps for lawmakers. 📍The event will be moderated by me with support of the #GTBC. #YesWeCanEndTB #EndTB #StopTB #UNHLM

Listen in as Hon. Discent Bajila speaks in Zimbabwe’s Parliament for #WorldTBDay With over 30,000 people affected each year, he called for stronger financing, faster diagnosis and real accountability.

On #WorldTBDay I usually draw attention on behalf of the @GlobalTBCaucus to the 1.25m people worldwide who die unnecessarily every year from a disease which is preventable, treatable and curable. This year I’m also going to point out that the UK is now in grave danger of losing its @WHO status as a low incidence country for TB. Today the @APPGTB has published a report drawing attention to rising rates of TB in the UK — 5,490 cases were diagnosed in England alone last year, a 13.6 per cent increase — and the urgent need for a renewed TB Action Plan. #EndTB results.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

March 24 marks #WorldTuberculosisDay. #TB remains a major global health challenge, though significant progress has been made in combating it. Since 2000, global efforts have saved an estimated 83 million lives. Yet the disease continues to take a heavy toll: every day, more than 3,300 people lose their lives to TB, and over 29,000 others fall ill with this preventable and treatable disease. Millions still go undiagnosed or untreated. Access to #healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult in times of conflict. Injured individuals, displaced families, people living with chronic conditions, pregnant women, and older adults must be able to reach essential, life-saving services. On this World Tuberculosis Day, I hope for peace for all, alongside #HealthForAll. #WTD2026 #StopTB #EndTB @GlobalTBCaucus @WHO @healthgovaz Video credit: UN HLM on TB, NY, 2023.

Leaders in The Gambia unite to #EndTB! Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah & Health Minister together with other leaders join Global TB Campaign 2026, pushing for more action to prevent & cure this infectious killer 🌟 #TBAwareness2026 VC: @MohGambia

Listen in on Hon. @GalloCantera’s address in Parliament on the reality of Tuberculosis. As cases rise, we are also within reach of new tools that could change the trajectory of this disease. The question is whether we will be ready. youtu.be/VwmavtlV0Ug?si…

Ahead of World TB Day 2026, we are passing the mic to you! As a policy maker, advocate, TB champion, healthcare worker; what is your message? Is our target of ending TB by 2030 still achievable? @NTLDKenya @StopTB @TBChampions_ke @Amref_Kenya @CHSKenya @pamojatbgroup

So good to meet Co-Chair of the Congressional TB Caucus @RepBera who’s one of the leaders of an important bipartisan call for the US to maintain and increase its bilateral TB programmes @GlobalTBCaucus #EndTB

Great to meet @RepChuckEdwards to talk about the pressing need to #EndTB … plus an unexpected conversation about grouse! @GlobalTBCaucus

"We were supposed to be speaking at World TB Day the following day. She never made it". Evaline explains how she tragically lost her friend of 10 years due to Post-TB complications. @gatesfoundation

.@WHO's updated TB guidance recommends: • Near point-of-care molecular tests • Easy-to-collect tongue swabs • Sputum pooling to improve efficiency Earlier diagnosis. Lower costs. Stronger systems. Yes, we can #EndTB who.int/teams/global-p…

“TB is not just a health issue. It is a political responsibility.” Hon. @parvanaveliyeva shares why parliamentary leadership matters and how community-led action strengthens the TB response. Read the full conversation: globaltbcaucus.org/post/a-convers…

“TB is treatable and curable, yet it continues to kill because it has been given insufficient priority for too long,” says @nickherbertcbe The Global TB Caucus welcomes Member States’ call for a post-2030 TB strategy at the @WHO Executive Board. globaltbcaucus.org/post/global-tb…

The future of global #health #diplomacy depends on deeper collaboration between health and states’ #foreign #policy . In health, multilateralism is essential. Weakening global coordination weakens health systems— and viruses do not respect borders, sanctions, or political divisions. A world that underinvests in health today will pay a much higher price tomorrow. @GlobalTBCaucus

TB is preventable and curable. Ending it is a political choice. Hon. Dr. Christina Mnzava explains why parliamentary leadership, funding, and accountability are critical to ending TB. Read the full conversation: globaltbcaucus.org/post/a-convers…

We welcome @parvanaveliyeva as Co-Chair for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, endorsed by parliamentarians across the region. She will serve alongside Guldara Nurym, MP of Kazakhstan. Together, they will strengthen political leadership to end TB.