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Nigeria has taken an important step towards protecting the rights and dignity of people affected by tuberculosis after the House of Representatives passed the Tuberculosis Rights Bill through its second reading. The proposed legislation, formally titled A Bill for an Act to Make Provision for the Prevention of TB-Based Discrimination and Protect the Fundamental Human Rights and Dignity of People Living with and Affected by TB, advanced during a plenary session on 9 June 2026.

Political leadership is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against tuberculosis. In Papua New Guinea, that leadership is gaining momentum. More than 50 Members of Parliament have signed a declaration supporting the Papua New Guinea Parliamentary TB Caucus, marking one of the strongest demonstrations of political commitment to ending TB in the country's recent history. The declaration reflects growing recognition that TB is not only a health challenge but a political

Cape Town, South Africa – African parliamentarians, scientists, health leaders and global partners meeting in Cape Town last week called for urgent investment and political action to prepare the continent for the potential rollout of the first effective tuberculosis (TB) vaccine for adolescents and adults, as late-stage vaccine trials continue across Africa. The Anglophone Africa Health and Finance Chairs Meeting, convened by the Global TB Caucus, brought together Health and

Maseru, Lesotho, 8 May 2026 — Lesotho has relaunched its parliamentary tuberculosis (TB) caucus, bringing together lawmakers, government leaders and partners to strengthen political oversight, mobilise resources and accelerate efforts to tackle one of the country's leading infectious disease threats. The launch was led by Rt Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly Tlohang Sekhamane and attended by Minister of Health Hon. 'Mamokete Ntšekhe, Founder of the Global TB Caucus Rt Hon

On 19 March 2026, parliamentarians and partners convened at the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to mark the relaunch of the National TB Caucus in Kyrgyzstan. This moment signals a new chapter in the fight against tuberculosis, strengthening political leadership and ensuring tuberculosis remains a national priority during a period of political transition. The meeting brought together newly elected Members of Parliament, civil society representatives and international partners, reinfo

Matsapha, Eswatini | 27 March 2026 Eswatini has relaunched its Parliamentary TB Caucus, bringing together Members of Parliament to strengthen political leadership, accountability and sustainable financing in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The relaunch, held at the National TB Conference in Matsapha, comes at a critical moment for the country’s TB response. Eswatini has made measurable progress over the past decade. TB deaths have declined by approximately 60 percent s

Accra, Ghana | March 2026 Parliamentary leadership is driving Ghana’s renewed commitment to end tuberculosis, as lawmakers, government officials, and partners came together to mark World TB Day 2026 with a clear focus on action, accountability, and sustainable progress. At the centre of the commemoration was a strong call for country-led solutions. Parliamentarians reaffirmed their role in strengthening health systems, increasing domestic financing, and ensuring that TB preve

The first meeting of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) Fellows Regional Advisory Council has been convened, marking an important step in strengthening sustained political engagement in the fight to end tuberculosis. Held virtually, the 60-minute session brought together former parliamentarians and senior leaders from across the region to formalise a new platform designed to ensure that experience, leadership and political capital continue to drive action on tuberculo

Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has convened a high-level dialogue to address the future of tuberculosis financing and political leadership, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustain and strengthen its national TB response. The event, hosted by the Papua New Guinea TB Caucus, focused on the implications of the Global Fund replenishment within the current global economic environment and the urgent need to increase domestic investment in TB programmes. The convening brought

Hon. Parvana reflects on why she joined the Global TB Caucus, how parliamentary engagement has strengthened the national TB response, and why legislators must lead if countries are to end tuberculosis. Hon. Parvana Valiyeva What motivated you to join the Global TB Caucus? “Tuberculosis remains a serious public health challenge, particularly for vulnerable populations. It is preventable and curable, yet it continues to affect those who are already at risk. For me, this is not

Launch of the National Tuberculosis Accelerated Plan and establishment of the Liberia TB Legislative Caucus Liberia’s Ministry of Health has officially launched the National Tuberculosis Accelerated Plan and formally established the Liberia TB Legislative Caucus, marking a major step forward in strengthening political leadership and accountability in the fight against tuberculosis. The launch, led through the Ministry’s National Leprosy and Tuberculosis Program, brought toget

IMAGE: WHO EXECUTIVE BOARD The Global TB Caucus welcomes and applauds Member States for their leadership at the 158th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization and for advancing a clear decision to shape the future of the global tuberculosis response. By requesting the development of a WHO post-2030 tuberculosis strategy, Member States have sent a strong and timely signal. Ending TB remains a political priority, and sustained leadership is essential if