Stop TB Partnership Kenya

If you are about to start a course of treatment for Tuberculosis (TB), you will need to continue taking the medicine for the required period. Take the medications as prescribed without interruption. Your doctor or TB case manager will help monitor your therapy. #tbawareness

"We lost 17,000 people to COVID in one year, but lost up to 15,000 to TB in 2023 alone. People need to know the symptoms of TB so that they can seek treatment on time, especially men who are the most affected", Evaline Kibuchi during a recent media sensitization in Mombasa County

Mombasa inaongoza kwa maambukizi ya TB - COCO FM 98.9 In the coast region , Mombasa is leading with the highest number of TB cases. Read the full article here: cocomedia.co.ke/mombasa-inaong…

🎙️ The media is key in the fight to #EndTB. Through impactful storytelling & accurate reporting, they help raise awareness & drive change. With @NTLDKenya @StopTBKe & counties, we're empowering journalists with TB info to amplify action. #StopTB #HealthJournalism #TBFreeKenya

Dr. Deche Sanga from the Kilifi County Ministry of Health has raised alarm over the increasing number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the region, particularly among men. Speaking during a health sensitization forum organized by the Center for Health Solutions-Kenya and Stop…

Today , STP-K held a training for journalists in Mombasa and Kilifi counties to highlight the importance of regular TB check-ups. According to the National Coordinator Evelyne Kibuchi, factors like malnutrition, and stigma discourage people from seeking medical help. #endtb

Last week, STP-K conducted journalists sensitization in Meru County. Their engagement can effectively raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and influence policy decisions related to TB control. Media coverage educates the public, dispels myths, and encourages treatment seeking.

"Donor support is declining. The only support left now is from the counties. Our MCAs have a strong voice when it comes to allocation of funds; we are here to table the importance of budgeting enough for TB," Evaline Kibuchi during a recent engagement with MCAs in Meru County.

Kenya is scaling #TB care w public-private collaboration! Private sector TB notifications rose 11% 📈 🏥 2,715 facilities signed MoUs 🔍 4.4M+ screened, 19K+ diagnosed 🧪 40 private labs equipped Register to hear more Tues 16 july: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

As the sun rises, so does another opportunity to ignite change. Remember, every voice, including yours, holds immense power. Today, let your passion be your guide and your conviction be your fuel. The path to a better world is paved by consistent! Have a good week.

Today, STP-K National Coordinator @ekibuchi and @TBChampions_ke Coordinator @Stephenshikoli1 were honored to meet the Health CS Hon. Aden Duale for a meeting on sustainable vaccine financing. The two included TB in this crucial discussion whose key goal is a #tbfreekenya

#AmrefFacts In addition to adherence to medication, ending TB requires a supportive and responsive health system that puts people at the centre of care. While it is essential for individuals diagnosed with TB to take their medications consistently and as prescribed, we must…

Take your medications as directed. Do not stop taking them, even when you feel better. Not taking your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor can lead to the TB bacteria becoming resistant to the medication. #tbawareness

A strong finish to our month-long outreach zeroed in on the Medium Security Facility, screening 900+ inmates for TB and other lung conditions. On Saturday, staff and their families showed up in numbers, embracing the call for healthier lungs. #LungHealthMatters #AngamizaTB

Today is the last day of the 6 days Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Training by @NPHIKenya , that STP-K is also a participant. Community engagement is key as their trust networks and lived experiences help detect risks early and generally strengthen response efforts.

Quick updates from the ongoing Lung health Outreach at Industrial Area Remand Prison Week 3 of lung health outreach: 🔹 531 inmates screened 🔹 129 showed symptoms 🔹 7 TB cases, 1 asthma, 1 COPD confirmed 🔹 15 spirometry tests done

𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗕 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗻: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗨𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 In Mukuru Kwa Reuben, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, tuberculosis (TB) continues to thrive where poverty, overcrowding, and…

Stop TB Partnership Kenya through the support of Tamatisha TB is seeking to engage a consultant to map and assess the capacities of CBOs, FBOs, and CSOs in TB programming in selected counties in Kenya. Find complete application details here: shorturl.at/yKBus

"TB thrives best in congested and poorly ventilated areas". Proper ventilation is crucial in reducing the risk of tuberculosis transmission by diluting and removing infectious airborne particles from the air. @TBChampions_ke #EndTB #TBAwareness

Today is the Day of the African Child — a tribute to the brave students of the 1976 Soweto Uprising who demanded quality education in their language. Since 1991, #DAC has united Africa to push for children's rights and a future where every child thrives. #DayOfTheAfricanChild…