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🎧 Deputy President Mashatile calls for the collective efforts to end tuberculosis. Read more: https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-president-paul-mashatile-world-tb-day-commemoration #WorldTBDay2026 #WorldTBDay #EndTB #GovZAUpdates

This #WorldTBDay2026, the official theme is ‘Yes! You and I Can End TB’ – calling on leaders and every South African to play a part in ending TB. 💙 Today, Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers the keynote address at the national commemorative event at Caledon Sports Grounds, Western Cape. #WorldTBDay2026 #EndTB #HealthForAll #GovZAUpdates #StopTB

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, marks #WorldTBDay with a call for urgent, united action to end TB. Together, we can break the stigma, increase awareness, and protect our communities 🇿🇦💚. #WorldTBDay2026 #EndTB #HealthForAll #GovZAUpdates #StopTB

Today, as we wrap up TB Awareness Month, the Chief Director of Human Resources at the National Department of Health shares an important message on TB awareness and the critical role of testing. Early detection saves lives. Knowing your status, starting treatment early, and completing it are key steps in stopping the spread of TB and protecting our communities. Let’s continue to raise awareness, break the stigma, and encourage one another to get tested. **Yes, you and I can end TB.** #EndTBSA #WorldTBDay2026 #BreatheEasy

Buid-up activities towards the 2026 World TB Day are in full swing at the Chris Hani District. Today the Eastern Cape Department of Health visited Jonini Location in Khowa for TB awareness outreach. Community members received essential health services and informative talks were shared to promote prevention, early detection and treatment adherence. Together, we continue the fight to end TB. #WorldTBDay #EndTB #YouAndICanEndTB

LISTEN: According to the National TB Recovery Plan (2025–2026), TB remains a major public health crisis in South Africa. The country is still among the top 30 high-burden nations for TB, TB linked to HIV, and drug-resistant TB, contributing significantly to the global TB crisis. In 2023 alone, an estimated 270,000 people developed TB, with around 13,000 cases (5%) classified as drug-resistant. This #WorldTBDay, our fellow Sobabini Mapipa, a pharmacist and public health advocate who survived TB, says, “Ending TB is possible. It requires leadership that prioritises health equity and people-centred systems that serve those most affected.” Remember to join us at the #HumanRightsFestival at Constitution Hill from 26–29 March 2026.

Bringing healthcare closer to the people! As part of the ongoing World TB Day build-up activities, the Eastern Cape Department of Health was in Caca Village, Mhlontlo (Ngcobo) where community members came out in great numbers to access vital health services, learned more about TB prevention and get screened. Together, we continue to drive awareness, encourage early detection and take bold steps towards ending TB #WorldTBDay #EndTB #YouAndICanEndTB

Here’s the caption for the video : Join the Eastern Cape AIDS Council and the Eastern Cape Department of Health on *31 March* for World TB Day at the Cala Indoor Sports Centre in Sakhisizwe (Chris Hani District). We’re bringing together communities, partners and health workers for a provincial moment of awareness and action expanding testing access, supporting people to complete treatment and confronting stigma where it lives. Be part of the push toward a TB-free Eastern Cape. Save the date and stand with us in Cala. #WorldTBDay #EndTB #YouAndICanEndTB

Listen in as Hon. Discent Bajila speaks on the floor of Parliament in Zimbabwe for #WorldTBDay Tuberculosis remains a national challenge, affecting over 30,000 people each year and disproportionately impacting people living with HIV. While treatment success rates are strong, progress continues to be held back by gaps in implementation, coordination and accountability. Hon. Bajila called for stronger financing, faster diagnosis and real accountability to drive progress, alongside urgent action to close the detection gap, strengthen community systems and address high-risk settings. Yes! We can #ENDTB!

[Watch] Okhulumela uMnyango wezeMpilo KwaZulu-Natal— uNtokozo Maphisa who breaks down the provincial TB awareness event today under the theme: “Yes! We can end TB” and he adds more insight on how to prevent TB. #YesWeCanEndTB #KZNHealth #AsibeHealthy #WorldTBDay #GagasiFM TheSoundOfKZN

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