WeBeatTB

A USAID-supported campaign to raise awareness of TB prevention and treatment services. Re-tweets and follows not endorsements. Views are our own.

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

Please note that this account will soon be closing. For TB information please follow THINK TB and HIV Investigative Network @think_tb_hiv and USAID Southern Africa @USAID_SAfrica
Thank You!

[SANAC @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL]

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

[AQUITY Innovations NPC @AquitySA]

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

[AQUITY Innovations NPC @AquitySA]

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

[Stop TB Partnership @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: https://t.co/3tGl7ixh1s

[Stop TB Partnership @StopTB]

"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
https://t.co/MxVt3CRR4Q

[Stop TB Partnership @StopTB]

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.
⏰https://t.co/yUCXhv5qhN
#TheClockIsTicking #EndTB

[Thabo Pelesane @ThaboPelesane]

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

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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:
https://t.co/MBHQMx8u8T

Together we can #BeatTB!
#ChekaImpilo #USAIDSouthernAfrica

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

Virtual running for #WorldDiabetesDay! #BeatDM and #BeatTB

#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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

#ChekaImpilo #knowyourstatus #USAIDSouthernAfrica

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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!

[WeBeatTB @WeBeatTB]

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