Network of TB Champions Kenya

23/06/2026

The TB Patient Charter belongs to both of us. It is a mutual contract between you and your healthcare team, built to ensure a dignified, effective path to complete healing. Looking closely every single right you have as a patient is backed by a responsibility that empowers you and protects your family.
The Rights You Must Demand:
​Uncompromising Dignity: Free, high-quality treatment entirely free from stigma, prejudice, or discrimination.
​Absolute Transparency: Full clarity on your dosages, side effects, and the right to a second opinion.
​Justice & Security: Full privacy of your records and the right to join peer support groups to protect your job and livelihood.
The Power You Must Exercise:
​Be Honest: Give your healthcare provider your full medical history to save your life.
​Be Relentless: Conscientiously follow your treatment plan to defeat the bacteria for good.
​Be a Champion: Spread the word, fight the stigma, and march with peer patients toward a total cure.
​Better partnership. Better care. Better outcomes. It starts when we both step up.
​Know it. Share it. Practice it.

TBpeople KELIN NTLDKenya Pamoja TB GROUP Stop TB Partnership World Health Organization (WHO) Amref Health Africa Treatment Action Group (TAG)

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22/06/2026

The TB Patient Charter belongs to both of us, it is a shared promise between you and your healthcare team to ensure a dignified, supportive, and successful treatment journey.
As you can see, a healthy relationship between a patient and a healthcare provider is anchored on five essential pillars:
🔒 Privacy: Your health information is always secure and protected.
🤝 Trust: Open, honest communication guides every step of your care.
🛡️ Dignity: Every patient deserves to be treated with absolute respect.
🔗 Partnership: Decisions are made together as a team.
💙 Quality Healthcare: Access to the standard of care you rightly deserve.

TB treatment is a journey you don't have to walk alone. When healthcare workers and patients understand their mutual roles, we create an environment where everyone thrives.
📖 Know it. Share it. Practice it.

Ask your healthcare provider about the TB Patient Charter at your next visit!

TBpeople KELIN Stop TB Partnership Pamoja TB GROUP NTLDKenya The Ministry of Health Amref Health Africa World Health Organization (WHO)

17/06/2026

No one should face stigma, discrimination, or barriers to healthcare because of TB.

Every person affected by TB has the right to:
✅ Dignity and respect
✅ Privacy and confidentiality
✅ Equitable access to quality healthcare
✅ Support free from stigma and discrimination

When people feel safe to seek testing, treatment, and support, we move closer to ending TB in our communities.

Together, let's create a society where compassion replaces stigma and everyone has the opportunity to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Protect Rights. End Stigma. Save Lives.



TBpeople KELIN Amref Health Africa Stop TB Partnership The Ministry of Health

16/06/2026

Many people still believe they should wait for a cough to last two weeks before seeking care. Every cough matters;

If you:
✅ Have diabetes
✅ Have been in close contact with someone with TB
✅ Have a weakened immune system
✅ Have other TB symptoms such as night sweats, weight loss, fever, or loss of appetite

Don't wait. Get tested for TB immediately at your nearest public health facility.

Early diagnosis means early treatment, better health outcomes, and helps stop the spread of TB in our communities.

Stop TB Partnership Pamoja TB GROUP TBpeople Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) Treatment Action Group (TAG)

15/06/2026

When it comes to Tuberculosis (TB), waiting for symptoms to become severe can put your health and your community at risk. Early action is key to a full recovery.

Take a close look at the signs. If your cough is accompanied by:
• 🌙 Night sweats
• 📉 Sudden weight loss
• 🌡️ Fever or chills
• 🥱 Constant fatigue or tiredness
• 🍽️ Loss of appetite
..it’s time to act. TB is completely preventable, treatable, and curable.

The Network of TB Champions Kenya (NTBC-K) and TB People urge you not to delay. Protect yourself, your family, and your community by seeking testing immediately at the nearest public health facility.

👉 Know the Signs. Act Early. Get Checked Today.

TBpeople Pamoja TB GROUP Treatment Action Group (TAG) World Health Organization (WHO) Stop TB Partnership NTLDKenya

15/06/2026

Tuberculosis remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, but the good news is that DR-TB can be treated and cured when detected early.

If you or someone you know is experiencing:
🔹 A cough lasting more than two weeks
🔹 Unexplained weight loss
🔹 Fever and night sweats
🔹 Tiredness and weakness
🔹 Loss of appetite

Visit your nearest public health facility and get tested for free.

Early diagnosis and treatment not only save lives but also help stop the spread of TB in our communities.

KELIN TBpeople Treatment Action Group (TAG) World Health Organization (WHO) Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) Pamoja TB GROUP NTLDKenya Stop TB Partnership The Ministry of Health

03/06/2026

This week, the NTBC-K leadership is participating in a global meeting on Vaccine Preparedness. They are representing the collective voice of our network and the thousands of people living with TB and survivors we stand for across Kenya.
As an organization, we refuse to sit on the sidelines. We are here to drive the conversation, pushing for a future where a new TB vaccine is not just a scientific breakthrough, but an accessible, equitable reality for all. We are actively engaging with our regional partners to ensure that our voices and the lived experiences of our communities are foundational to the policy decisions being made today. KELIN TBpeople NTLDKenya Pamoja TB GROUP The Ministry of Health NextGen Lawyers Kenya Stop TB Partnership Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) World Health Organization (WHO) Treatment Action Group (TAG)

03/06/2026

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Did you know? In Kenya, health facilities have NO legal right to detain you, a loved one, or the body of a deceased person over unpaid medical bills. Medical bills are civil debts, NOT grounds for detention.

Many health facilities continue to unlawfully hold discharged patients or the bodies of deceased persons because of medical bills. Kenyan courts have been clear and consistent:
Medical bills are civil debts, not grounds for detention.
Hospitals must use lawful debt recovery mechanisms, not coercion.
The dignity of both patients and deceased bodies must always be respected.

Healthcare is a right, and human dignity is non-negotiable. Please share this post it could help a family in need today.

Courtesy of KELIN

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day 2026!

Today, the Network of Tuberculosis Champions Kenya (NTBC-K) joins the rest of the continent in celebrating our shared heritage, resilience, and unity. This year, we look toward tomorrow with a powerful focus: Healthy Africa, Strong Future.

True change begins from within. That is why our commitment remains unwavering, to Empower Communities to End TB in Kenya. By centering our response around the people and communities affected, we can build a healthier, stronger, and TB-free future for everyone.

Let’s keep the momentum going.

Learn more about our work: www.ntbckenya.org

25/05/2026

Stigma, transport costs, and supply chain stock-outs remain massive barriers for people battling Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) in Machakos County. But community members, healthcare workers, and county officials are uniting to co-create solutions. Discover how the COMBAT DR-TB Project is driving community-led dialogue to bridge critical gaps and push for a patient-centered health system. 👇 Read the full story on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/communities-machakos-unite-strengthen-fight-izote
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Community members, healthcare workers, TB Champions, county officials, and development partners gathered on 8 May, 2026 at Zael Conference Hall in Mavoko Sub County, Machakos County for a structured community dialogue under the COMBAT DR-TB Project. Organized by the Network of TB Champions Kenya (NT