There is a UK national shortage of some anti-TB medicines, expected to last until at least the end of 2025. Please be reassured that plans are in place to protect your health. Please find out more at bit.ly/4o8s6Yk or contact TB Alert:
[email protected]
-https://healthunlocked.com/tb-alert

*Paid interview* Share your story of TB and migration in a confidential one-to-one interview (phone or video) to share your experience as of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support pre and post-entry to the UK. Findings will inform a National TB Action Plan. Get involved: [email protected]

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Global TB has launched an inquiry into increasing TB rates.

If you have professional or lived experience of TB, your insights are vital. Help identify gaps, highlight good practice & shape a TB strategy for England: www.tbalert.org/news-article/appg-tb-inquiry

Exciting news! All the content for our new website has gone to production. The countdown for our relaunch is officially on. Donate now to help us maintain this momentum and bring you even more TB information and resources: www.justgiving.com/charity/tbalert

Your story is powerful. Whether you're a person with lived experience, a healthcare professional or an advocate – your insight can bring TB the attention it deserves.

If TB has touched your life in any way, share your story now 🔗www.thetruthabouttb.org/talking-tb/stories/share-your-story

Your voice can change lives! Help shape TB Alert's future by taking our quick survey. Your input directly influences our new digital-first strategy to #EndTB #TB #tuberculosis. Take the survey: bit.ly/4lfUIh1

TB Alert needs YOU! We were hard hit by the pandemic and continued difficult global funding environment. But we’re responding strongly with a digital-first relaunch. We need your input at this critical moment, to shape our future www.tbalert.org/about-us/a-new-chapter/ #YourVoiceMatters #EndTB

A huge thanks to Ruth Roberts for completing the Great Birmingham Run to raise over £200 for TB Alert! This is a fantastic effort, not least because Ruth has lasting effects to her knee from TB. Despite this, Ruth smiled through the pain and came out victorious - a testament to all who beat TB!

Congratulations to Sameer Sah, TB Alert's former Director of Overseas Programmes, on receiving the new British Humanitarian Medal from King Charles! This award recognises his vital role securing healthcare for those affected by the Gaza conflict, as Head of Programmes at Medical Aid to Palestinians.

📢 #EUTestingWeek! Did you know TB can hide in your body for years without making you ill?

🗣️ If you have links to a country with high rates of TB or work in an occupation that increases your risk ask about a latent TB test. Prevention is better than cure. #LatentTB #Tuberculosis #eutestingweek

#TB cases are rising. Are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? A persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss could be TB. Early diagnosis is key. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

#Tuberculosis #TB can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes healthcare workers. Ensure you're up to date with TB screening and consider the BCG vaccine. #TBprevention #HealthcareWorkersTB

Calling all doctors - #ThinkTB! Symptoms can mimic other respiratory illnesses. If a patient presents with a cough lasting over 3 weeks, consider TB. Prompt testing and treatment are essential. #TBdiagnosis #PublicHealth #PatientCare

#TB cases jumped 13% in England from 2023 to 2024. Think TB! A cough that lasts more than 3 weeksmay not be a lingering cold. It could be tuberculosis. Other symptoms include fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis #TB cases are rising. Are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? A persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss could be TB. Early diagnosis is key. Learn more at www.thetruthabouttb.org #ThinkTB #Tuberculosis

Our animated World TB Day 2025 infographic highlights rising rates of TB in England, who is most affected and how to recognise the symptoms. Taking just one minute of your day to take a look might help save lives! #WorldTBDay #ThinkTB

Tuberculosis (TB) can affect anyone, but some are at higher risk. This includes people born outside the UK. Let's work together to #EndTB. Find information in multiple languages at www.thetruthabouttb.org #TBawareness #HealthEquity

TB implementers, researchers, & program staff - add your voice to a TB Community Coordination Hub survey on the impact of US foreign aid stop work orders & funding freezes on the TB response. bit.ly/40Yr5rJ Share widely within your networks! #TB #GlobalHealth #Funding #StopWorkOrders