24/03/2026
Beyond World TB Day on 24 March and in the wake of Human Rights Day, the one truth that remains is that South Africa is still losing thousands of lives every year to a disease we know how to prevent and cure.
• 250,000 people fall ill with TB every year
• 50,000+ lives are lost each year
• Thousands of people with TB are never diagnosed or treated
• TB is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV
• TB is preventable, treatable and curable , yet thousands still die
This is not just a health issue. It is a human rights issue. Because the right to health, including access to early diagnosis, treatment, and quality care should never depend on where you live or what you earn. Yet for many South Africans, it still does.
TB is curable, but only if we act early. So, get tested, seek care early and complete your treatment
Ending TB requires more than awareness, it requires action. Get tested today.
