#Post-tuberculosis lung disease: no ICD code, no problem? Zintle was aged 23 years when she presented for the first time to our clinic in South Africa. Her oxygen saturation was 59% on room air, and for months she had been too short of breath to leave her ho...

Post-TB lung disease is real—but still invisible in global health systems. Read the full article to understand why this gap matters. #PostTBcare @lshtm.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @suhealthsci.bsky.social
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After surviving XDR-TB and an 18-month treatment, Mirriam is now sharing her powerful story with the world through the BBC, reminding us that recovery continues beyond treatment and post-TB care matters. #PostTBCare #posttb

Proceedings from the Third International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: expanding the circle In light of the recent growth in interest and knowledge of post-TB sequelae, there were high levels of engagement during the 3rd International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium held in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This multi-disciplinary symposium aimed ...

It calls for stronger post-TB care, survivor-centred support, and health systems that listen to lived experiences.

Thank you, Busi B, Goodman M and Ingrid S, from TB Proof for your valuable contributions.

You can read more here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #PostTBCare #EndTB

Key take aways:
• TPT protects families by treating TB infection before it becomes disease.
• Shorter options exist, including 3HP (once a week for 3 months).

Raising awareness and support for TPT is key to protecting our communities. #posttb #PostTBCare #EndTB

Ingrid sharing insights from the Post-TB Project at the CEI Impact Showcase. #EndTB #PostTBCare

A memorable week of learning, collaboration and advocacy, and a strong reminder of why we continue this fight.

Together, we remain committed to ending TB. #EndTB #PostTBCare

We wrapped up with a deep dive into advocacy priorities for post-TB care. Exhausted but inspired. #EndTB #PostTBCare

Ingrid Schoeman presented at the WHO launch of the TB & Nutrition guidelines and shared her TB journey, as well as post-TB complications to raise awareness about post-TB care. #PostTBCare #PostTB

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Stories like Joseph’s and many others remind us why post-TB care matters, because Tuberculosis's impact does not end when treatment ends. #PostTB #PostTBCare @posttbcare.bsky.social

Finishing TB treatment isn’t the finish line. Our TB Champions are speaking out, showing why #PostTBCare needs urgent research. Their voices are the drivers of change. 💛 #EndTB #PostTB @posttbcare.bsky.social

The end of TB treatment is not the end. The voices of TB Champions are vital in building the case for #PostTB. We will be sharing snippets from our TB Champions, who are currently reminding us that #PostTBCare has little to no research...and they are at the center change #EndTB @posttb.bsky.social

Ingrid Schoeman from TB Proof spoke at WHO STAG-TB, and advocated for health worker training to strengthen Post-TB Care. Recovery goes beyong cure. #PostTB #PostTBCare #EndTB @posttb.bsky.social

Yesterday on Radio Zibonele Busi from TB Proof and a local taxi driver Mzukisi Tom from CODETA in site C taxi rank discussed the importance of raising awareness about TB, Mr Tom shared his Post-TB challenges he experienced as someone who is is the taxi business (working hours) #PostTBCare

#EndTB #PostTBCare

Today we spoke to drivers, cleaners & vendors at Site C Taxi Rank in Khayelitsha about TB as they meet hundreds daily.

We shared:
🦠 Causes & symptoms
😷 Infection control
💊 Preventive therapy
💬 Post-TB care & TB stigma

Know the signs. Break the stigma. Protect each other. #EndTB #PostTBCare

And that’s a wrap! ✅ We spent 4 powerful days training community leaders — from traditional & religious leaders to youth & activists — on TB 101, Preventive Therapy, Stigma, the NSP, Recovery Plan & Post-TB Care. 💪 #EndTB #TBRecovery #PostTBCare

Yesterday, we raised awareness on life after TB.

We spoke with 16 community leaders — including traditional healers and religious leaders — about the importance of recognising post-TB symptoms and encouraging annual check-ups for two years after treatment. #posttbcare

Large numbers of TB survivors in SA struggling with lung damage, experts say There are over three million people alive in South Africa who have been cured of TB. But even after being cured, many continue to suffer the long-term after-effects of the disease. To find out more ab...

“We can no longer afford to cure TB but ignore its aftermath. Let’s act—through research, policy, and health systems reform—to ensure TB survivors don’t just live but thrive,”
Read more below on #PostTBCare @posttb.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

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Shout-out to @ProfNorbitNdjeka for participating in the @PostTBSymp2025 and for powerfully advocating for National TB Programs to implement post-TB care.

We appreciate your presence and leadership. Thank you for continuing to champion better care for all those affected by TB. #posttbcare

🌍KNCV at the 3rd International Post-TB Symposium in South Africa!

🔍Our work on #PostTB sequelae and care reviews the existing qual. #research on experiences lived by #TB survivors, more specifically, navigating #PostTBCare, and allowed for the identification of current knowledge gaps in the field.🧠

The youngest participant at the Post TB symposium, Shamiso sharing his story of having TB while in his teens, and how he was motivated to talk about it through meeting other TB survivors #PostTBCare @posttb.bsky.social

A packed morning at the Post TB Symposium, TB Proof members alongside Prof Ndjeka presented on Advocacy and Policy engagement, and the need for Post TB care to be a priority @posttb.bsky.social #PostTBCare #LifeBeyondTB

Can #TB increase the risk for #cardiovasculardisease? It may… We need more prospective studies…

#PostTB #EndTB #tuberculosis #noncommunicablediseases #NCDs #EverythingisTB #PostTBCare #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #iPTBS3

Standing ovation for Noncedo Gulwa who shared her story of having TB multiple times, and reminding us all that ‘Life is a Journey’ #PostTBCare @posttb.bsky.social

The voices of TV survivors are key to building the case for #PostTBCare

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Highlights from today’s session on Advocacy and Policy Engagement, TB Proof’s @ingridschoeman.bsky.social and @ptisile.bsky.social shared about Advocacy priorities for post-TB Care #PostTBCare @posttb.bsky.social

Who is behind the data? #TBSurvivors are key in #Advocacy in #PostTB

#Tuberculosis #EndTB #LifebeyondTB #TBRecovery #PostTBCare

“I had to tell people about my diagnosis. I needed people who understood what happened to me. Once they did, I felt I had support. felt I could heal.”

Dr Angharad Davis sharing findings from CNS-#PostTB findings.

#TBSurvivors #TBRecovery #EndTB #Tuberculosis #PostTBCare #iPTBS3

The 3rd International Post TB Symposium is underway. Bringing the global community together to address an important global issue

#PostTB #TBSurvivor #TBRecovery #LifeBeyondTB #PostTBCare #EndTB #EverythingisTB #RaisingAwareness #CommunityEngagement #StellenboschUniversity #iPTBS3 #GlobalHealth