NEWS
FROM 72 DAYS TO JUST HOURS: FASTER TB DIAGNOSIS SAVES LIVES
“When I had TB, waiting for my sputum test results was one of the most difficult parts of my journey. In the past, getting a result could take up to 72 days, and some samples had to be sent outside Tajikistan. Living with uncertai...
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REPEATED TB SCREENING MATTERS
“After my sister was diagnosed with TB, I learned how important it is to look after my own health, too. Initially I thought that if my first screening showed no signs of TB, I had nothing to worry about. Then I learned that TB can...
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EVERY CONVERSATION COUNTS
“Sometimes, a simple conversation and early action can protect an entire family. During every household visit, I listen to people’s concerns, answer their questions, and remind them that preventing TB is a shared responsibility. H...
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HOME, HOPE, AND HEALING
“With I LIKE VST app, I can take my TB medicines at home without having to travel to the health facility every time for treatment observation. I can carry on with my daily activities, and my healthcare worker checks in with me thr...
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KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, AND HOPE AT MY FINGERTIPS
Sweating, low mood, weakness—then a persistent cough and fever. And, on top of that, all the hardships of being a labor migrant. I was worried and unsure where to turn for reliable information and TB care. Then I called a relative...
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