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17 October - Sharp Upturn Achieved in Finding People with TBSharp Upturn Achieved in Finding People with TB
Latest data show additional 600,000 people (7 million total) being diagnosed and treated for TB in 2018!

01 October - Heads up for our events at the 50th Union World Conference on...Heads up for our events at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health
The Stop TB Partnership will soon be on its way to Hyderabad, India, for the 50th World Conference on Lung Health. We’ll be addressing global tuberculosis (TB) issues and national TB responses by meeting with civil society, National TB Program managers, lawyers, the private sector and other TB stakeholders.

20 September - WOMEN IN CHARGE! US$15 million granted for new TB drugs...WOMEN IN CHARGE! US$15 million granted for new TB drugs and technologies through TB REACH.
US$15.4 million in start-up and scalability funds will be awarded to 37 grass-roots innovators with a mission to transform tuberculosis (TB) case finding, diagnostics, and care in their country.

10 September - Brazilian Health Minister appointed as New Chair...Brazilian Health Minister appointed as New Chair of the Stop TB Partnership Board
The Stop TB Partnership Board has appointed Dr. Luiz Henrique Mandetta, Minister of Health of Brazil, as new Chair of the Stop TB Partnership Board to serve for a three-year period from the end of the upcoming Board meeting in Jakarta in December 2019

10 September - Japan and The Stop TB Partnership - strengthening...Japan and The Stop TB Partnership - strengthening the relationship to hit UNHLM on TB targets
Dr. Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership recently spent a week in Japan to attend the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).

06 September - Stop TB August NewsletterStop TB August Newsletter
Stop TB August Newsletter

15 August - The Stop TB Partnership welcomes FDA approval...The Stop TB Partnership welcomes FDA approval of a new treatment for highly drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis
The announcement of US FDA Approval of a new TB drug, pretomanid, as part of a "BPaL" regimen marks a significant milestone in the fight against TB.

07 August - Time to Act on the 2018 TB CommitmentsTime to Act on the 2018 TB Commitments
Nearly one year after the first-ever United Nations High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis, the Stop TB Partnership, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the World Health Organization, call for immediate action to implement the commitments that were made by Head of States and Governments.

05 July - Stop TB Partnership launches online consultation to update the...Stop TB Partnership launches online consultation to update the Global Plan to End TB 2016-2020
The Stop TB Partnership is launching today the first online consultation to update the Global Plan to End TB 2016-2020 - The Paradigm Shift to align with the UN Political Declaration on TB targets and commitments and the next three-year replenishment cycle of the Global Fund, to cover also 2021 and 2022.

03 July - Partnering to Build a Zero TB FuturePartnering to Build a Zero TB Future
The Stop TB Partnership and the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will further focus their respective efforts on ending tuberculosis (TB) in large affected urban areas.

02 July - The Stop TB Partnership welcomes two new Board MembersThe Stop TB Partnership welcomes two new Board Members
French Ambassador for Global Health, Ms. Stéphanie Seydoux, representing France and Dr. Farhana Amanullah representing the Implementation Working Groups will join as new members of the Stop TB Partnership Board, serving their terms effective immediately for three years.

14 June - TB REACH WAVE 7 - Stage 1 results now inTB REACH WAVE 7 - Stage 1 results now in
The TB REACH Wave 7 first stage is now closed, and the independent Proposal Review Committee has invited 149 applicants from 52 countries to submit a Stage 2 proposal for TB projects that impact women’s empowerment.

28 May - Join us at Women Deliver 2019 ConferenceJoin us at Women Deliver 2019 Conference
When feminism and empowerment of women and girls enter the conversation, real commitment and concerted efforts to work with communities on the ground are limited or even lacking.

16 May - It’s Time for Human rights in TBIt’s Time for Human rights in TB
Reminder of the Stop TB Partnership Call for the 2019 Kochon Prize Nominations

14 May - LAUNCHED! The Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB.LAUNCHED! The Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB.
The Declaration is now available. Read more...

09 May - Launch of the Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TBLaunch of the Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB
On Monday 13th May 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland, the Stop TB Partnership, together with TBpeople (a global network of people affected by TB), as well as the three NGO and communities delegations to the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, will host the launch of the Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB.

03 May - It’s Time to use your voice to fight TB.It’s Time to use your voice to fight TB.
SIGN THE PETITION TO URGE GOVERNMENTS TO FULLY REPLENISH THE GLOBAL FUND!

09 April - Goodbye to Dean Lewis, Our Dear Friend & TB ChampionGoodbye to Dean Lewis, Our Dear Friend & TB Champion
It is with profound sadness and regret that we learned of the recent passing of Dean Lewis. Our deepest condolences go out to his family.

13 March - WORLD TB DAY 2019 - IT'S NEARLY TIME!WORLD TB DAY 2019 - IT'S NEARLY TIME!
POST YOUR TIME SELFIE AND SUPPORT THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY TB

08 March - EVERY DAY SHOULD BE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYEVERY DAY SHOULD BE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
It’s not what we say today about supporting women and girls, it’s about what we do in the remaining 364 days to truly empower them!

01 March - ADDRESSING TB STIGMA ON ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAYADDRESSING TB STIGMA ON ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY
Today is Zero Discrimination Day. Take a moment to consider the plight of millions of people and their families around the world who face unjust or prejudicial treatment in their everyday lives.

27 February - THE QUEST FOR A CHAMPION CHAIRPERSONTHE QUEST FOR A CHAMPION CHAIRPERSON
During its 31st Board Meeting this January in Geneva, the Stop TB Partnership Board opened the nomination process for a new Chairperson of the Board.

22 February - #WorldTBDay2019 campaign starts now#WorldTBDay2019 campaign starts now
World TB Day, March 24th, 2019, is the first significant moment after the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on TB. IT’S TIME for the TB Community to come together and unite towards achieving the UN Political Declaration on TB targets.

14 February - INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI CONGRATULATES...INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI CONGRATULATES THE TB-FREE CHENNAI INITIATIVE
INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI CONGRATULATES THE TB-FREE CHENNAI INITIATIVE

13 February - TB FUNDING UP FOR GRABS!TB FUNDING UP FOR GRABS!
Important Funding Opportunities Available

13 February - Happy Valentines DayHappy Valentines Day
Spring is approaching, and IT’s TIME to push harder and bolder for visibility, actions, and funding to end TB. As World TB Day is coming closer, we are continuing with the now famous Stop TB Partnership Valentine’s Day social media effort.Happy Valentin'es Day to all.

08 February - The Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting results in...The Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting results in decisions to urge bold TB response in 2019
Last week at its first meeting since the United Nations High-Level Meeting on tuberculosis (UNHLM on TB), the Stop TB Partnership Board made a number of critical decisions to support bold and immediate actions towards reaching the commitments and targets set forth in the UN Political Declaration on TB.

06 February - THE STOP TB PARTNERSHIP BOARD CALLS FOR A DRAMATIC...THE STOP TB PARTNERSHIP BOARD CALLS FOR A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR TB
The call to countries, donors, development agencies and investment partners encourages a step up in action to secure TB funding and fully replenish the Global Fund