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Deputy President Mabuza also thanks development partners such as @UNAIDS_ZAF @USEmbassySA @CDCSouthAfrica @WHOSouthAfrica @USAID_SAfrica for their invaluable contribution in the response. #TheClockIsTicking #WorldAIDSDay

TB prevention TIPS: • Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing • Open windows and doors at home and in crowded spaces • Exercise regularly • Eat healthy food • Don’t smoke • Avoid alcohol #BreatheEasy #BeatTB #HealthyFamilies #AccessToHealthCare #TBPrevention

Infants and young children are more likely than older children and adults to develop life-threatening forms of TB disease. Get them tested should they have TB symptoms or have been in close contact with a infectious TB patient. #BreatheEasy #BeatTB #TBPrevention #Qinisela #StopTB

The Covid-19 pandemic hampered our efforts to #endTB, but we remain committed to regaining the momentum and meeting the 2025 timeline ~writes @drharshvardhan, Indian Minister of Health & Board Chair, @StopTB. #WorldTBDay #TheClockIsTicking Full op-ed: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…

"There is urgent need for high TB burden countries to recover from this loss and progress further to reach the UNHLM targets. Lessons must be learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic." writes @LucicaDitiu, @StopTB #WorldTBDay #TheClockIsTicking @MediaplanetUK globalcause.co.uk/infectious-dis…

Today is #WorldTBDay. Around the world, 3 people die from TB every minute! The Stop TB Partnership unites to raise public awareness of the devastating health, social, & economic impacts of TB & call for an end to this epidemic. ⏰spark.adobe.com/page/aSlPiIWwp… #TheClockIsTicking #EndTB

@ntpghana @GlblCtznImpact @TBProof @USAIDGH @USAID_SAfrica @WHO @ntpghana @msf_tb @TamarynGreen @Ptisile @Myco_TB @YvonneChakaX2 @LucicaDitiu @G_C_T_A @nwdoe @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL

On #WorldTBDay, 🇿🇦South Africa must step up efforts to fulfil the right to health & meet its 🇺🇳 @UN targets to #EndTB. #TheClockIsTicking⏰ to reach the #TBTargets2022.💊 @CyrilRamaphosa @GovernmentZA @govchatsa @DIRCO_ZA @SAfrPMUN_Geneva @SAMissionNY @DrZweliMkhize @HealthZA

We commend all community health care workers who, despite challenging conditions, continue to support their TB patients at home and screen community members for TB and COVID-19 on a daily basis. Together we can #BeatTB! #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

The support provided by the USAID TB South Africa Project at decentralized sites for drug-resistant patients in O.R. Tambo has improved DR-TB patient outcomes. Read more about it on our website: tbsouthafrica.org.za/resources/proj… Together we can #BeatTB! #ChekaImpilo #USAIDSouthernAfrica

The USAID TB South Africa Project provided TB screening and health education to people from Soweto and surrounding areas as part of #WorldAIDSDay. Together we can #EndAIDS and #BeatTB! #ChekaImpilo #USAIDSouthernAfrica #knowyourstatus #WAD20

Raising awareness at the Strand in Cape Town for #WorldDiabetesDay. Let's #BeatDM and #BeatTB! #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

Running for #WorldDiabetesDay in Vredehoek, Cape Town. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB! Join us by running or walking any distance today wearing blue. #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

Walking at the beach in blue for #WorldDiabetesDay. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

Virtual running for #WorldDiabetesDay! #BeatDM and #BeatTB #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

Hiking for #WorldDiabetesDay in the Nuy Valley in Cape Winelands. Together we can #BeatDM and #BeatTB! #ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

Symptoms of diabetes include: Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Feeling very hungry, Extreme Fatigue, Slow Healing, Blurred Vision and Weight Loss. Early detection reduces the risk of serious complications. Don't delay - #knowyourstatus #WorldDiabetesDay #BeatTB!

Did you know that people with diabetes are 3 times more likely to get TB and to have serious complications from COVID-19 due to weaker immune systems? Let's raise awareness this week by walking or running in blue #WorldDiabetesDay #BeatTB #USAIDSouthernAfrica