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. Healthcare workers, family members, and communities all have a role to play. With knowledge, compassion, and joint efforts, we can overcome fears and help eligible household contacts get tested and access TB preventive treatment according to national guidelines.”

• Household visits help families understand TB and take action early.
• Listening, compassion, and reliable information help address concerns and reduce fear.
• Early testing and TB preventive treatment can help protect eligible household contacts.
• Preventing TB is a shared responsibility — healthcare workers, families, and communities can make a difference.

We have every opportunity not to let concerns prevent us from early testing and TB preventive treatment. We have knowledge, experience, tools. And with our conscience, good intention and will we do not let concerns prevail.

Together, we can overcome fears and encourage early testing and TB preventive treatment for eligible household contacts after TB disease has been ruled out.