The Network is a strong movement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) by infected and affected communities and it is registered under the NGO Coordination Board in Kenya and draws members from all the 47 counties and currently has a membership of over 800.
The Network contribute to the Global and National response of ending TB by 2030.
The Network supports TB response in Kenya by advocating for resources for TB and health-related interventions, engaging in related community activities and using our powerful TB stories for advocacy, contributing towards the promotion of TB awareness, and demanding the creation of TB services in the population. This is expected to strengthen the identification of persons with TB who otherwise would be missing, enhance treatment adherence, and consequently improve overall treatment outcomes.
TB Champions provide crucial support to patients by ensuring they adhere to their prescribed TB and other related therapies. This support includes regular check-ins, reminders, and guidance to help patients complete their treatment regimens successfully, thereby preventing the development of drug-resistant TB strains.
TB Champions are vigilant watchdogs, reporting any issues related to TB services, such as human rights violations or shortages of TB commodities. Their reports help in identifying and addressing gaps in service delivery, ensuring that patients receive the necessary resources and respectful treatment.
By closely monitoring patients, TB Champions can identify complications, including adverse drug reactions. They promptly refer affected individuals to appropriate health facilities for timely and specialized care, thereby preventing further health deterioration.
TB Champions are trained to identify individuals who exhibit symptoms of TB and refer them to health facilities for diagnosis and management. This early identification and referral are crucial for controlling the spread of TB and initiating prompt treatment.
TB Champions facilitate Directly Observed Therapy, a strategy where they directly observe patients taking their TB medications. This ensures that patients adhere to their treatment regimens, improving treatment outcomes and reducing the risk of drug resistance.
To promote accountability of TB resources at the county and national
The Network is a strong movement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) by infected and affected communities and it is registered under the NGO Coordination Board in Kenya and draws members from all the 47 counties and currently has a membership of over 800.
The Network supports TB response in Kenya by advocating for resources for TB and health-related interventions, engaging in related community activities, using our powerful TB stories for advocacy, and contributing to promoting TB awareness.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical public health crisis in Kenya, mirroring and often intensifying global trends. The disease is consistently ranked among the top four leading causes of death from infectious diseases in the country. Critically, the burden disproportionately affects men in their prime reproductive and economically productive ages (15-44 years and above), who account for a significantly higher percentage of TB cases than women. This disparity is often compounded by co-infection with HIV and lower health-seeking rates among men, leading to delayed diagnosis, increased transmission, and preventable deaths. As a high TB burden country, Kenya faces the urgent challenge of not only reducing the estimated 128,000 new TB cases annually but also implementing targeted, male-friendly interventions to improve case finding, treatment adherence, and ultimately, save the lives of its most productive population.
Tuberculosis (TB) is often surrounded by stigma, making it difficult for patients to seek help. In this blog post, we
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