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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 24154, member: 2262"] TB Survivors Lead Fight Against Disease in Zimbabwe. Former TB patients work to stop the spread of tuberculosis across Zimbabwe. The disease kills over 500,000 Africans each year, with 33,000 new cases in Zimbabwe alone. Treatment remains free in Zimbabwe, yet 80 percent of patients face high costs to reach care centers. The government seeks help from all health sectors to fix this gap. TB survivors bring hope through their network of 4,000 members nationwide. They run support groups from village to national levels, sharing data through provincial teams. "These groups have eased pressure on short-staffed health facilities," said a network spokesperson. Four survivors joined a national study on TB stigma last October. The network partners with research groups to find hidden TB cases. A recent study found positive cases in people without symptoms, leading to more community testing. Support groups teach communities about TB prevention. Survivor advocates work at clinics to screen patients, find missed appointments, and track exposure risks. Their efforts show results. In 2020, community workers found 12 percent of new TB cases. The World Health Organization praises this local approach as key to better care. Zimbabwe stays on the global watch list for drug-resistant TB and HIV-linked cases. About 1.5 million people die from TB worldwide each year despite available cures. The Zimbabwe National Network of TB Survivors advocates for affected communities and helps shape national TB policies and mining health rules. The government aims to end TB threats by 2030. With survivor groups reaching remote areas, Zimbabwe moves closer to this goal through united local action. [/QUOTE]

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