@GCAT_2015

Global Coalition Against TB

 New Delhi, India
globalcoalitionagainsttb.org
Joined September 2015
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It’s not enough to have a #COVID19 vaccine, targeted vaccination campaigns are a must! While COVID-19 overran India, the hamlet of Janefal fought vaccine hesitancy by going door-to-door, enlisting health workers, village heads, even police officers. The result? 100% coverage.
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GCAT is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear member Rajeev Satav ji. A young and dynamic leader, always willing to lend his voice to critical issues like TB elimination. His contributions to #EndTB movement will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Join @GHS & @AnantaAspen for the launch of a white paper & fireside chat on “Role of India in Increasing Access & Affordability to Life Saving Pharmaceuticals” 30th March | 6:30 PM Register: bit.ly/india-for-world

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Read this informative article which debunks 11 myths around TB. Thank you @boomlive_in for doing a factcheck about basic misconceptions about the disease. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan @TbDivision @jencyjac boomlive.in/health/world-tub… boomlive.in/health/world-tub…

Myth Buster: On World TB Day, 11 Myths About Tuberculosis Debunked | BOOM

On World Tuberculosis Day, here are 11 myths about the disease you need to stop believing.

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Listen to Dr. Nerges Mistry, Director and Trustee, Foundation for Medical Research and GCAT member who shares her views on #WorldTBDay and highlights the need for a holistic approach to TB care. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #EndTB @TBHDJ @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan
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President Major Dalbir Singh’s message on the importance of timely and appropriate TB care. GCAT continues its efforts to raise the profile of TB and ensure a whole of society approach to its elimination. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #WorldTBDay #EndTB @MoHFW_INDIA @TBHDJ @drharshvardhan
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Today is #WorldTBDay. Let us pledge to raise awareness on TB, its symptoms and treatment. We must ensure that people have access to proper testing, treatment and care. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #EndTB @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan @TbDivision @iamvikassheel @DrRaghuramRao
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Important learnings from #COVID19 need to be studied closely and embedded into campaigns to eliminate other infectious diseases such as TB, writes GCAT president Dalbir Singh and @RupakChatto. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan @TBHDJ bit.ly/3vW2SSD
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Let’s fight against stigma and discrimination faced by women with TB so that they can freely access care and lead dignified lives while receiving treatment! @USAID #itstime #theclockisticking #women #tbisurvivor #womenhealth #tbday #worldtbday #khpt4change #EndTB #endthestigma
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Join us for an insightful session with Dr.Dalbir Singh at 12pm IST tomorrow on facebook.com/khptb as we discuss how to create a favourable policy environment for accelerating TB elimination @usaid #choosetolead #IWD2021 #khpt4change #EndTB #endthestigma #SpeakOut #TBDivision
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Digital disruptions in the Indian health system, increased use of tele-consultations and highest political commitment indicate the start of a digital health revolution in the country writes @buzzindelhi, Founder, @DIFIndia via the @IndianExpress bit.ly/3abrNZP

The salience of digital medical services was highlighted during the pandemic

The increased use of tele-consultations – in December, teleconsultations through the e-Sanjeevani platform touched one million – during the pandemic only highlights the use of digital technology in...

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We thank our members – @vincentpala and @MPVandanaChavan - for representing the forum at @GlobalTBCaucus' virtual Asia Pacific TB Summit. We are happy to participate in these critical discussions on TB, that affects millions even today. @drharshvardhan @doctorsoumya
Global TB Caucus@GlobalTBCaucus3 Dec 2020
"It is critical to continue to focus on TB at the moment and ensure that non-covid services such as immunization and TB continue to be provided without disruptions", said @MPVandanaChavan, from India.
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TB services disrupted in many countries, potentially reducing diagnosis and increasing mortality. Human resources and lab equipment must not be diverted @WHO @StopTB @GCAT_2015 @USAID @DrTomFrieden @icmrnirt1 @ProfBhargava @TheUnion_TBLH theguardian.com/world/2020/n…

Covid set to cause 400,000 surge in TB deaths as medics diverted

Millions of missed diagnoses will add to global pandemic toll, warns WHO study

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Heartfelt congratulations to @doctorsoumya - Her stellar contribution to TB research has tremendously helped in elevating the issue in India and globally. We thank her for guiding our Expert Group through the years #TBHaregaDeshJeetega
TB Harega Desh Jeetega
@TBHDJ25 Oct 2020
Congratulations to @doctorsoumya for getting this year's prestigious Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award at the @UnionConference. The award was presented in recognition of her outstanding contributions to global TB control. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega @WHO @TheUnion_TBLH
Covid-19 vaccine: India’s key role in ending the pandemic | Analysis - analysis - Hindustan Times @PrinSciAdvGoI @CEPIvaccines @RenuSwarup @ICMRDELHI @drharshvardhan @GaviSeth @DBTIndia @PMOIndia @adarpoonawalla @SaminaHamied @kiranshaw @MoHFW_INDIA hindustantimes.com/analysis/…

Covid-19 vaccine: India’s key role in ending the pandemic | Analysis

Indian manufacturers recently pledged to make hundreds of millions of Covid-19 doses available for low- and middle-income nations in 2021 as part of an expanded distribution effort that again...

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#IndiaFightsCorona Last 5 lakh recoveries have been recorded in only 8 days in comparison to preceding 5 lakh recoveries which were recorded in 10 and 9 days, respectively.
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Pleasure to meet @CMPuducherry & his team to discuss response to #COVID19 & measures to further control transmission. So far, low mortality, but cases rising rapidly. Needs strong public health response, incl ⬆️ testing, tracking, treating, isolating, quarantining & surveillance
Office of Ex CM V Narayanasamy@ExcmPuducherry13 Aug 2020
Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri. @VNarayanasami welcomed #WHO Deputy Director General Dr @doctorsoumya in the presence of Chief Secretary At Legislative Assembly #Puducherry
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#IndiaFightsCorona @WHO has advised 140 tests per day per million population. With focussed Centre led efforts and effective implementation by States/UTs, 34 of them have exceeded this requirement.
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Urban areas need rethinking to make them healthier, safer places, with basic services for all residents. The pandemic has exposed weaknesses in design and governance of cities @GautamBhan80 @iihsin @UNDP @SwachhBharatGov @amitabhk87 @smartcitiesind
United Nations Geneva
@UNGeneva1 Aug 2020
Highlight of the week: Cities have proved to be “ground zero” the world over for the #COVID19 pandemic, @antonioguterres said on Tuesday, encouraging leaders everywhere to “rethink and reshape the urban world” as we recover. -- bit.ly/39AblA7
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We organized a virtual Advisory Board meeting yesterday to deliberate on measures to counter the impact of #COVID19 on critical health services. We thank all parliamentarians for their unwavering support towards TB elimination. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega @MoHFW_INDIA @drharshvardhan
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During the meeting, one of the critical suggestions was engaging with the district administrators to track progress through regular reviews of the TB program and encourage them to ensure every person has access to quality TB care and services. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega
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