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The Union-Press Release - 46 CSO's meet for a TB-Free India

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46 civil society organizations in India pledged their support to achieve a TB-free India by meeting with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and The Union. India has the highest burden of TB in the world, with over 2 million cases and 278,000 deaths annually. To address this crisis, effective engagement of all stakeholders, including civil society, is needed. The meeting aimed to start ongoing engagement between the government and civil society to develop solutions and work towards the goals of reducing TB deaths and cases by 2035. Civil society organizations committed to raising awareness and advocacy to help eliminate TB in India.

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News Release TB Harega, Desh Jeetega 46 Civil Society Organizations pledge support for a TB-Free India New Delhi, 24 August: 46 Civil society organizations working in the area of TB prevention and care met to discuss the steps necessary to achieve the goal of a TB-Free India and the vital role of civil society to achieve this in New Delhi today. The meeting was organized jointly by The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI and The International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) under the CALL TO ACTION FOR A TB FREE INDIA Campaign. The Call was launched by Shri JP Nadda, Honorable Union Health Minister of India, on 23rd April 2015. India bears the highest burden of TB in the world accounting for 2.1 million cases and killing 278,000 Indians every year (WHO Global TB Report 2014), making Tuberculosis (TB) one of Indias severest health crises. Despite an extensive national TB control program TB has persisted in India over several decades. Additionally, the growing burden of drug resistant TB (DR-TB) threatens the progress made so far in basic TB control. To address a problem of this magnitude, effective engagement of all stakeholders, including civil society organizations in finding solutions is imperative. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Anshu Prakash ( IAS), Joint Secretary MoHFW and Dr Sunil D Khaparde, DDG TB Central TB Division called upon civil society members to come forth with solutions and help India meet the goals of the End TB strategy that aims at reducing deaths due to TB by 95% ( base year 2015), a 90% reduction in TB incidence rate and zero affected families facing catastrophic costs due to TB by 2035. The vision of the End TB Strategy is a world free of TB: Zero TB deaths, Zero TB disease, and Zero TB suffering. These are ambitious goals that can only be delivered if all sections of society take definitive steps towards meeting them. Applauding the role of Civil Society Organisations toward a TB free India, Shri Anshu Prakash, Joint Secretary, MoHFW Said Civil society organisations should play an active role to achieve the mission of a TB- Free India. Our aim should be to reach out to people across the country in more proactive manner and realise the call to make India TB Free given by The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister in April 2015. The Government is very keen, serious and committed in controlling and fighting TB in India and urges the civil society to work more cohesively to realise this mission. We hope together we can further synergise our efforts to achieve our goals. Shri Anshu Prakash also thanked USAID and The Union for facilitating this stakeholder consultation. Ms. Blessina Kumar, Patient advocate and chair - Global Coalition of TB Activists (GCTA) emphasized the role of civil society highlighting that: TB is associated with a deep rooted stigma which often leads to discrimination within the society as well as the workplace. TB disproportionately affects the lower socio- economic groups in society, especially with harsher repercussions for women and children. Mr. Loon Gangte, representing Delhi Network of Positives (DNP+) and a cured TB patient himself said, It is imperative to invest time and effort in building sound communities. It is important to then allow the communities to voice their views and concerns. Hari Singh, patient advocate and a cured TB patient highlighted that There is a need of involvement of TB patients. Their voice should reach the policy makers. It is important for the patient to know his treatment and the reason why he should adhere to the 6 month treatment.
News Release Dr Ramya Ananthakrishnan, REACH reiterated Todays event will mark the beginning of a series of closer stakeholder engagement. It is important to involve community, TB patient, the organisation, and the Govt to achieve the mission of a TB- free India Elaborating on the efforts to ensure a TB-free India, Dr. Jamie Tonsing- Regional Director, The Union South East Asia Office (USEA), added: The objective of the Call to Action for TB Free India campaign is to align civil society actions towards it. We are reaching out to cured patients, their families, doctors, workplace managers, peoples representatives, public figures, sports and media celebrities to add their voice to increase visibility and action on TB. The Union will consolidate all the recommendations from Civil Society Organizations and submit them to Central TB Division, MoHFW. The Union South-East Asia Office has been tasked to lead the U.S. Agency for International Developments (USAID) flagship program for TB, Challenge TB in India. The Call to Action for a TB-Free India Is the key focus of the Challenge TB project in India. For more information, visit www.theunion.org and www.challengetb.org. The meeting spearheaded by The MoHFW and The Union today intends to kick-start a series of engagements aimed at bringing all the key stakeholders together on a high visibility CALL TO ACTION SUMMIT in March 2016. About The Union: The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) provides technical assistance, education and research for promoting lung health in low and middle-income countries. Established in 1920 as a federation of national lung associations, The Union is a non-profit scientific organization comprising more than a 100 member countries, a Secretariat based in Paris and regional offices in India, China, Mexico, Uganda, Myanmar & Egypt. Current activities focus on tuberculosis, HIV, child lung health, asthma, tobacco prevention and health policy. For further information, please contact: Ms. Anumegha Bhatnagar-Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, Challenge TB abhatnagar@theunion.org Mr. Shiva Shrestha Advocoacy & Partnership Officer Civil Society , Challenge TB sshrestha@theunion.org International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) In the picture: Shri Anshu Prakash ( IAS) , Joint Secretary MoHFW; Dr Niraj Kulshrestha-Additional DDG- CTD; Dr Reuben Swamickan- Project Management Specialist-TB USAID; Dr Jamie Tonsing Regional Director The Union; Ms Kavita Ayyagari Project Director Challenge TB, The Union with CSO partners In the picture: Dr Sunil Khaparde-DDG,CTD; Dr Niraj Kulshrestha- Additional DDG- CTD; Dr Reuben Swamickan- Project Management Specialist-TB USAID; Dr Jamie Tonsing Regional Director The Union; Ms Kavita Ayyagari Project Director Challenge TB, The Union with CSO partners

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  • 1. News Release TB Harega, Desh Jeetega 46 Civil Society Organizations pledge support for a TB-Free India New Delhi, 24 August: 46 Civil society organizations working in the area of TB prevention and care met to discuss the steps necessary to achieve the goal of a TB-Free India and the vital role of civil society to achieve this in New Delhi today. The meeting was organized jointly by The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI and The International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) under the CALL TO ACTION FOR A TB FREE INDIA Campaign. The Call was launched by Shri JP Nadda, Honorable Union Health Minister of India, on 23rd April 2015. India bears the highest burden of TB in the world accounting for 2.1 million cases and killing 278,000 Indians every year (WHO Global TB Report 2014), making Tuberculosis (TB) one of Indias severest health crises. Despite an extensive national TB control program TB has persisted in India over several decades. Additionally, the growing burden of drug resistant TB (DR-TB) threatens the progress made so far in basic TB control. To address a problem of this magnitude, effective engagement of all stakeholders, including civil society organizations in finding solutions is imperative. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Anshu Prakash ( IAS), Joint Secretary MoHFW and Dr Sunil D Khaparde, DDG TB Central TB Division called upon civil society members to come forth with solutions and help India meet the goals of the End TB strategy that aims at reducing deaths due to TB by 95% ( base year 2015), a 90% reduction in TB incidence rate and zero affected families facing catastrophic costs due to TB by 2035. The vision of the End TB Strategy is a world free of TB: Zero TB deaths, Zero TB disease, and Zero TB suffering. These are ambitious goals that can only be delivered if all sections of society take definitive steps towards meeting them. Applauding the role of Civil Society Organisations toward a TB free India, Shri Anshu Prakash, Joint Secretary, MoHFW Said Civil society organisations should play an active role to achieve the mission of a TB- Free India. Our aim should be to reach out to people across the country in more proactive manner and realise the call to make India TB Free given by The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister in April 2015. The Government is very keen, serious and committed in controlling and fighting TB in India and urges the civil society to work more cohesively to realise this mission. We hope together we can further synergise our efforts to achieve our goals. Shri Anshu Prakash also thanked USAID and The Union for facilitating this stakeholder consultation. Ms. Blessina Kumar, Patient advocate and chair - Global Coalition of TB Activists (GCTA) emphasized the role of civil society highlighting that: TB is associated with a deep rooted stigma which often leads to discrimination within the society as well as the workplace. TB disproportionately affects the lower socio- economic groups in society, especially with harsher repercussions for women and children. Mr. Loon Gangte, representing Delhi Network of Positives (DNP+) and a cured TB patient himself said, It is imperative to invest time and effort in building sound communities. It is important to then allow the communities to voice their views and concerns. Hari Singh, patient advocate and a cured TB patient highlighted that There is a need of involvement of TB patients. Their voice should reach the policy makers. It is important for the patient to know his treatment and the reason why he should adhere to the 6 month treatment.
  • 2. News Release Dr Ramya Ananthakrishnan, REACH reiterated Todays event will mark the beginning of a series of closer stakeholder engagement. It is important to involve community, TB patient, the organisation, and the Govt to achieve the mission of a TB- free India Elaborating on the efforts to ensure a TB-free India, Dr. Jamie Tonsing- Regional Director, The Union South East Asia Office (USEA), added: The objective of the Call to Action for TB Free India campaign is to align civil society actions towards it. We are reaching out to cured patients, their families, doctors, workplace managers, peoples representatives, public figures, sports and media celebrities to add their voice to increase visibility and action on TB. The Union will consolidate all the recommendations from Civil Society Organizations and submit them to Central TB Division, MoHFW. The Union South-East Asia Office has been tasked to lead the U.S. Agency for International Developments (USAID) flagship program for TB, Challenge TB in India. The Call to Action for a TB-Free India Is the key focus of the Challenge TB project in India. For more information, visit www.theunion.org and www.challengetb.org. The meeting spearheaded by The MoHFW and The Union today intends to kick-start a series of engagements aimed at bringing all the key stakeholders together on a high visibility CALL TO ACTION SUMMIT in March 2016. About The Union: The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) provides technical assistance, education and research for promoting lung health in low and middle-income countries. Established in 1920 as a federation of national lung associations, The Union is a non-profit scientific organization comprising more than a 100 member countries, a Secretariat based in Paris and regional offices in India, China, Mexico, Uganda, Myanmar & Egypt. Current activities focus on tuberculosis, HIV, child lung health, asthma, tobacco prevention and health policy. For further information, please contact: Ms. Anumegha Bhatnagar-Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, Challenge TB abhatnagar@theunion.org Mr. Shiva Shrestha Advocoacy & Partnership Officer Civil Society , Challenge TB sshrestha@theunion.org International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) In the picture: Shri Anshu Prakash ( IAS) , Joint Secretary MoHFW; Dr Niraj Kulshrestha-Additional DDG- CTD; Dr Reuben Swamickan- Project Management Specialist-TB USAID; Dr Jamie Tonsing Regional Director The Union; Ms Kavita Ayyagari Project Director Challenge TB, The Union with CSO partners In the picture: Dr Sunil Khaparde-DDG,CTD; Dr Niraj Kulshrestha- Additional DDG- CTD; Dr Reuben Swamickan- Project Management Specialist-TB USAID; Dr Jamie Tonsing Regional Director The Union; Ms Kavita Ayyagari Project Director Challenge TB, The Union with CSO partners
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